Ahoy! You may know us as Darren and Amanda on Sailing Panda, and we still are that adventurous couple, but with a brand change! Enter the new year, new boat and new mission. We have sold our beloved monohull and purchased this really beautiful and fast Neel trimaran. We are launching Outer Passage providing bunks aboard for real ocean-making passages. Sailing is what we love doing, and can't wait to bring you along!
There is something to be said about fast boats that out run hurricane and slow ones that get caught . Back in the 70s, i was a 6 we said our family Coronado 27 to Hawaii several times. One time we were getting ready to leave.hanalei bay on kauai. The truimp came in the nite before. We were loading the provision for our trip home into our dingy. When the captain of the truimp came into shore. I started up a conversation with him. Asked when they were leaving. He said as soon as we get a crew. The boat was a large C&C i loved it because i would sail by it every week in marina del rey calif . Where our boat and their was from. He ask if i could sail i said we came over on that. Point to our modest boat. He then invided me to sail home on the truimp. My parents left a day before us . But we passed them the first day out for us we rode the front all the way across the westerly's pegging the knot meter. My parent on the other hand got caught up by the hurricane, it wasnt forecasted before we left. And you had to chart weather by a marine radio that was o ly weather around the world back then. But it is nice. to be able to outrun storm.
Wow, what an exhilarating trip. Bet you're glad you had those reefs in! It would have been good to know how you coped with the shipping lanes. I've done the Channel at night in similar conditions, but a much easier route from Cherbourg to Portsmouth and with four of onboard - so well done!
I was able to get the single phase to work with a mastervolt 12/4000/120. however that unit is not discontinued now so thanks for sharing. i may have to swap out for a three phase plus vfd if this inverter ever fails. very helpful!
Hi guys. Just discovered the channel (ep. 44). Did you think it's possible to do the northwest passage is a multihull??? Thanks for your time. The channel is amazing. Cheers from Brasil.
Just saw this is boat for sale and no more videos on your channel after this one. What happened? Looked like you were having a great time. Was looking forward to seeing your transatlantic trip on the Neel.
Amazing series you've made. What you found at the end of the road is the remains of a US Coast Guard LORAN station. It was moved to another site in 1984. I think the new site is decommissioned now as well.
Hi bro nice video I see you are using faber tanks too and wonder why you dont use the low pressure 2460 psi tanks .They take less time to fill and are easier on your compressor.
Great video. I have to say I am ashamed that I live about 5 miles from the Northern end of Strangford and you have explored it more than me! So many questions for you. How did you get the boat here? Where have you travelled from? Are there any mooring fees or permissions required to sail about the Lough? (I am aware there are some restricted areas you need special permission to dive in.) I would like to spend a few weeks afloat on the Lough but maybe at a time when its a bit calmer. Glad you enjoyed the Soda bread. Nice plug for Warren, who owns the bakery who made them. Good luck for future travels.
Wow, what an incredible adventure you're embarking on! Watching this video has given us major wanderlust and anticipation for our own sailing plans. Crossing the ocean from France to the Canaries is no small feat, but you both make it look effortless and enjoyable. We're glad to hear you're planning to provide more videos, as we can't get enough of your amazing sailing content. Keep up the good work, and happy sailing! 🌊⛵️
Most definitely not. These are breathing air compressors which are very different than garage compressors. They are also filled to much higher pressures. Having extremely clean breathing air is important for scuba divers breathing air at depth because of the physics involved of breathing increased partial pressures of the breathing gas. A very small amount of CO or CO2 that wouldn't be a problem on the surface can be fatal at depth.
Great video, I think the only thing I would comment about is, as you said, your choice to chose the heavier RIB instead of the lite weight version. The other thing is in order plane quickly you want your weight forward so I would never put the seat in the aft location slip a piece of pvc tube over the outboard handle as an extension and sit forward! I agree it kind of sad that with such a great product Highfield provide a relatively cheap quality seat bag.
45 was their best model, welcome in the family! I got a 45 too (ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-PqEdfOyVKhM.htmlsi=mlJMYInrXayBzBjp). Your sails are in a good shape!
Hey there, I envy you! We chartered the Neel 45 two years ago for one week and it was the most stunning boat I sailed on so far. Good luck and have a great time with her! Fyi, my Video about the Neel 45: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-UXlohMPIKSE.htmlsi=mpnPJet-iHs3QtVa
