Hi, I’m Morgan Cole, a solo sailor with ambitions to travel the oceans on my 1980's long keel sailing boat “Safar.”
In my video's, I aim to keep the content fun, honest and informative when possible. I share my elation when things go right and I'll share my thoughts when things go wrong.
My boat Safar is a 1985 Saltram Saga 36, built in Plymouth, UK. One of only fifteen made, Safar was the first 36 out of the mould and built to spec for her original owner, a Frenchman who sailed Safar all over the world and competed in multiple transatlantic races.
Safar’s dimensions
10.9 LOA 3.2 Beam 1.7 Draft Please consider supporting my channel through Patreon, to help me continue producing sailing videos and you'll receive exclusive perks in exchange.
I once cruised from Madeira to La Gomera in the Canaries on a Beneteau Idylle 13.50. We didn’t hoist the sails even once! Completely becalmed the whole trip! It can be pretty frustrating, but I’ve learned over the years that it’s never the situation that bothers us, it’s how we deal with it. Our reaction to it. Thankfully, I’ve picked up that wisdom, and life’s been much smoother sailing since. 😉
These boats have the reputation of being unmanoeuvrable in marinas, as they would be incapable of going astern... But that doesn't seem to be the case, judging by your videos... I'd love to see a real time manoeuvre, just to get an idea... Good wind and good seas!
Wow WHAT boat is this? Yeah its a double ender you don't see many of those anymore. I wish these sailers would define their boats and what year they are so WE the people could look them up.
Hi Lee, Glad you enjoyed seeing Safar! She’s a 1985 Saltram Saga 36, it’s shown at 25 seconds on this episode and her full dimensions / information is written on the channel home page.
Another good episode Morgan. You put me to shame :-) I hope the winter goes well for you and I look forward to seeing a bit more of your voyage later. Best Wishes .... Dave
Hi Morgan, For some reason I haven't been getting notifications about your latest videos. That looked like a very mixed passage. I hate the light wind situations where you can't get enough wind to hold the sails taught and the boat rolls around with everything slapping and banging. You did well and as always I'm very envious of your ability with the drone. Just about to watch the next episode. Take care .... Dave
I've loved watching your videos and really looking forward to seeing your next adventures. Having my new to me moody launched near the end of march and undergoing my own adventure, so hope to catch up on your uploads in the evenings then :)
I will be following your stories as i plan to buy a yacht in Croatia in October and sail around the Mediterranean, then back to UK. Binge watching all of your videos and learning as much as possible. Please dont get an annoying girlfriend as most solo sailors eventually do....thx again
Doing laundry. You can of course drag the laundry behind the boat, but I think and know a better solution. Rinse your laundry and then put it in a keg with water and detergent. The motion of the boat does the job of a washing machine. 12 hours is more than enough. Just rinse it.
Great episode! -- QUESTION -- I am looking for a full tour of the inside and outside of your sailboat. Is there a tour video? Must say it looks so so clean and perfect inside. Not a scratch or dirt or anything so please do a video if possible as I am sure there are others that would like to watch that. Keep up the great work and don't give a second thought to the "girlfriend" and "car" nonsense. You are living a great life from what I can see :)
Really nice! -- QUESTION -- We love watching you sail. You present very well. We were thinking, initially, of getting an Alberg 37 or maybe a Cape Dory 36, but some people say the Alberg is too narrow and that all that overhang creates a weird movement at sail. Your sailboat seems like it is much wider and fuller than the Alberg but I don't know anyone who has been on both the Saga and an Alberg... Any thoughts between these sailboats? Is yours more seaworthy and does it sail better?
Great sailing. I just did this summer what you did, Calp small mountain looked nice from the sea. I have a boat similar to yours in size. Small mast. My mast has a fixed fitting at the middle to install a staysail and use my boat as a cutter rig just like you have yours in Safar. My question to you is if there is no need of running backstays to support the force on the middle of the mast? Cheers!!!
Really glad you enjoyed it! So surprised at how well the channel has done so far. Looking forward to getting back out there and continuing the adventures!
@@sailingsafar Thanks for your comment. I'm South African but lived in So cal for 9 years. I sailed a Catilina 30ft from Marina del Rey. It was my uncles yatch and he showed me the ropes,so to speak. I worked part time for Gallion G underwater maintenance in the the Marina and the condition of many yatchs was rather frightening. It's all about maintenance and more maintenance. Once a year you would dry dock the yatch to clean,paint and serious inspections. It's a whole science. Yeah,great times. I'm back in South Africa but miss California. My beautiful daughter is there. She coming to visit in April 2024. God bless you my Bru. You take darn good care as I do.
Great effort I really enjoyed your passage to the Canaries. I undertake similar sailing passages on my boat Momentum in the southern hemisphere, sailing from Sydney down to and around Tassi and return. You’ve motivated me to now produce more of my RU-vid clips of the passage. Thx
Glad you enjoyed it! I’ll subscribe to your channel now and check out your videos. I’ve not done any sailing in the southern hemisphere yet, but spent plenty of time there on ships with work (Including a cyclone in the Torres Straits) Hope you get a good summer on the water! All the best, Morgan
Nice one. Pretty cool Safar beat the modern Sea Pearl in, though I'm not surprised the Saga 36 is a fast powerful boat! Don't work too hard man, see ya soon.
Thanks Curtis! Safar certainly becomes competitive when the breeze picks up! I see 2 Saga 36’s are signed up for the GGR26 would should be interesting! Hope you’re well and all the best, Morgan
This is my second video of yours, I was convinced it was a Victoria, but reading your intro I realise it is not. Beautiful sail boat. ps: look forward to next year.
Thanks Maesy! Victorias are great boats, Safar Is a Saltram Saga 36, there was only 15 made, so not they’re not widely known, buts she’s a very safe and capable boat with a good turn of speed in a blow! All the best, Morgan
Thanks Peter! She’s definitely a head turner. No plans to replace Safar just yet, but there will come a time that I look for something a little larger. All the best, Morgan
Great video mate, Safar is a beautiful boat. I'm living on board my boat in Ireland after a transatlantic circuit and dreaming already of going again, you're helping fuel those dreams! A question; you mention setting your radar to come on intermittently, what radar do you have? I have a B&G halo and couldn't find any way to set up this functionality. Cheers!
Congratulations on completing the circuit! Its no easy achievement. I’m hoping to do it with Safar. I have the Raymarine Quantum 2, the function is called “Timed Transmit Mode” Which basically puts the radar to sleep after a sequence of scans and wakes it again after a preset interval. I would think B&G would have something similar as they’re generally the best instruments money can buy.
