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North Sea crossing in a 19ft boat

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Summer Holiday's: Sailing our Hunter Europa 19 from Shetland to Norway for a short cruise, and back to Shetland over 2 weeks. Lucked out with the weather with lots of sunshine and great sailing conditions. A wee bit of fog to keep us on our toes during both legs of the crossing.
The homemade horizontal axis windvane self-steering worked a treat, the key seems to be the adjustment and securing of the tiller with slight lee helm or weather helm depending on the point of sail, while the trim tab on it's own steers the boat, just as on David Blagdons H19 'Very Willing Griffin'. Thanks to You Tube, some songs have been removed to stop the video being blocked in 244 countries, now it is only blocked in Germany! Cheers

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25 авг 2024

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@stewartrobinson4090 8 месяцев назад

Absolutely love it guys, have watched this so many times. As an ancient mariner nearing the end of my sailing time it makes me smile and remember why I always returned to the sea. Thank you for this gift.

@nikkigrant7497 2 месяца назад

I agree. It's still the best video on RU-vid😊

@rowboatload 6 лет назад

A classic. I re-watch it several times a year. We wish there were more.

@cornishhh 3 года назад

One of my favourites too.

@restlessperson5258 2 года назад

Me too. Another view.

@TheBadaren 9 лет назад

This is my cup of tea, you do not need a big boat to explore the world! :)

@Kitiwake 4 года назад

Huh? You do, really.

@peterbooth2804 4 года назад

Indeed, Ask the vikings, or any of the ancients that sailed on Kontiki etc.

@hamishrobertson2248 3 года назад

@@Kitiwake you dont you just need the weather right

@dasabyss2012 5 лет назад

Absolutely superb video my kind of sailing ,and a soon as I have restored my own small 22 ft boat I want some of this life you are having.Gives me goose pimples watching this showing you don't need a huge bank balance or a 40 footer to have fun .Well done its an inspiration .John

@rykehuss3435 5 лет назад

Good luck on the North Sea mate. Its not to be taken lightly.

@John_Smith__ 9 лет назад

We all get the preconceived idea that Atlantic crossings are only good with 36foot+ sailboats ... or bigger. You guys proved that any boat can make that crossing confortably! Great video!

@blakemercsith2699 9 лет назад

Wasn't it the North Sea and not the Atlantic , I'm sure others have done the Atlantic though . Good video , I wish I had a boat like your . I only have a 3 man rib and small engine but I'm still dreaming maybe 1 day .

@smacksman1 9 лет назад

blakemerc sith I have crossed both and trust me, the North Sea is more challanging with four seasons in a day quite normal.

@ciaranbyrne62 2 года назад

@@blakemercsith2699 I have two 22 footers and they were about £800 each including outboard engines. Mooring and insurance is a out £17.50 each per week. Cheap Holiday home for me a poor man lol 🤣

@fingerhorn4 10 лет назад

Wonderful. Proper sailing and very inspired. Shows that the saying "the cheaper the boat the more fun" is nearly always true. Great editing and excellent footage. Thanks so much for uploading and I wish you much joy for the future.

@duncanthomson5564 6 лет назад

Love it! Looks so much like Puget Sound and the Salish sea. No wonder so many Norwegians settled here.

@markandrews6054 Год назад

What a beautiful little video _ I loved watching that. Norway looks gorgeous.

@smacksman1 9 лет назад

'Lowering the tone of the marina' - haha! Just like me! I bought a 40 year old boat in America on Ebay and sailed 2000 miles down the East coast and 'lowered the tone' in many marinas on the way! Loved your video. What a fabulous cruising ground.

@ralphvandereb66 3 года назад

a message to you Rudy, ha ha nice one you nutters great trip nice little boat just like the old viking route, hope the kids did well in the barn and had a good party..

@borderbiomassfuels-firewoo9587 9 лет назад

Gorgeous......we've just bought a Europa today - sail number 496E. This video is simply inspirational.

@PillSharks 6 лет назад

Your chart work is more detailed than mine! Lol Great to see a little boat doing a big passage, wish I could get my wife on my boat for that amount of time!

@davidthatcher8362 3 года назад

Great small boat adventure, and I used to own a Hunter 19 so I know these really are small boats. Just proves you do not need a big boat to have an enjoyable adventure. Inspiring.

@shananagans5 9 лет назад

Really enjoyed the video. Amazing journey. It goes to show with the right spirit of adventure you don't need an expensive yacht.

@hermitau 8 лет назад

I'd like to see more of your self-made auto-steering.

@V8guy3500 4 года назад

Great vlog ,I’ve worked in the North Sea for 30 years and I’ve seen it at its best and worst ,it commands a healthy respect ,you guys made that look easy 👌very well done.

@kayakmaneuan 4 года назад

All about watching that weather! Cheers John.

@konradpuchatek6071 4 года назад

Loved it. The beauty of simplicity. Great couple you are. Thanks for sharing.

@ciudadgilera 2 года назад

I bough a 19 ft sailboat and wanted to see what others do and got across this great video that has inspired me more to go sailing.

@johnborne1175 6 лет назад

Watched this vid 3 times now, it's given me an Idea, but first I have to buy a shed!!

@ajheart6436 5 лет назад

im looking at a 21ft trailer sailor to buy but my partner doesn't want me to go sailing but after this video I cant say she has much of a say now I really want to go adventuring. thanks guys awesome vid

@mxf2812 6 лет назад

One of the best cruise clips I have seen - truly inspiring and wow how beautiful is Norway for sailing.

@StemtoSternSailing 2 года назад

Norway is perfect for sailing... fluky and confused winds and sometimes rather wet. But the coastline, fjords and islands is fantastic. Best regards from Jarle

@rickhosmer5370 9 лет назад

This is the best small boat sailing video I have ever watched (and I have watched many.) I have a Seaward 17 and would LOVE to sail like you do. I live inland, but have beautiful, large lakes around me and am within a day's trailer from salt water. You are an inspiration!

@robertorzech7369 9 лет назад

Rick Hosmer I've sailed a 23 ft for 10 years without getting within 2,000 miles of the nearest salt water. But I plan to change that this year. I loved this video also. It took me 8 months of looking around youtube to find this gem.

@paulrobinson2168 3 года назад

Usually I loath music on videos, but not this one, maybe because it’s so epic and idilic. Great everything 👍

@billcolvin5741 9 лет назад

Simply awesome! You guys rock. I wish you well in all of your future adventures. My wife and I are still sailing our original 16 footer that we got 46 years ago. Small boats are great fun to sail. We do have to be careful with the weather, however. Many times we've been caught out in big wind conditions. Once we lost the mast two miles from the dock. Exhilarating too say the least :). All the best. Be safe.

@terratrekker2 3 года назад

And I'm worried about sailing in a 30ft. You guys made it look easy. Nice job and teamwork!!

@cpobyrne1 9 лет назад

Well done lads - really fantastic trip. Loved the ensign, the green wellies, and the rum ballast! The Norwegian coast looks amazing too.

@8427175 9 лет назад

Brilliant...... Got lucky with the weather, and picked some good spots to anchor....well played sir and madam. :-)

@PacificAirwave144 8 лет назад

Big adventures on a tiny boat!! Loved this vlog!

@bogsplash8612 2 года назад

Epic small boat cruising and epic soundtrack.

@johnnyohness 9 лет назад

What a great video. I can't imaging making that trip in that small of boat...but you didn't seem to lack for anything. It was filmed and edited beautifully, and the music was great too. Thanks for sharing this with us..........PS your children are beautiful.

@kayakmaneuan 9 лет назад

johnnyohness The only thing we lacked was the tomato ketchup. It must have fell out the bag when packing the boat as I found it in the van when we got home. I was too tight to buy another bottle in Norway.

@h.grandedetodo1048 5 лет назад

I've got a Hunter Europa and I think you made an incredible journey...I admire you both deeply, it seems a miracle to me what you did...congratulations I think you both are incredible.

@unclejake154 9 лет назад

We really enjoyed watching your trip. Great idea leaving the kids in the shed, certainly a safer place than the North Sea :)

@orangewhip6261 10 лет назад

Wow, what a great trip! What a great video. Thanks for taking us along for the ride....My son and I just did a week long trip inside the San Francisco Bay and here are the videos: Redwood to Angel Island

@briancarruthers3740 9 лет назад

A wonderful trip for the two of you, and the video was beautifully made. You'll be needing a bigger boat soon as you include your lovely children in your sailing adventures. Thank you for posting this on RU-vid!

@jonathansimmonds5784 3 года назад

Shhhh, a little dicky bird has told me he has, not much bigger, just enough for more comfort.

@whiteboi3818 9 лет назад

Loving your taste in music, nice trip as well, good weather window for you both

@jackstitt1395 6 лет назад

What a fantastic voyage! Well documented with a personal touch. It makes you feel like you are there with you! Fair winds........

@splorpdingulon2015 7 лет назад

What a wonderful video...I learned several things... You like bacon....a LOT! Norwegians like bridges....a LOT! Your wife is remarkably patient in the face of all your shenanigans! Thanks!

@chinoodin4735 9 лет назад

Echo many of the comments made...sweet, very sweet. Thanks for sharing.

@ooweesaler 8 лет назад

Good on you guys the true viking spirit. Most impressed and thx for taking the time to share it with us.

@jimmydodger4622 4 года назад

One of my fave vids on RU-vid. Great inspiration.

@celebratetheseven4082 4 года назад

Newly found film, newly loved! Serious respect you guys! Love Norway from an earlier life and your seriously adventurous spirit.

@SailScott12 9 лет назад

What an epic journey! :) Thanks for sharing. ("The best thing a father can do for his kids it to love their mother"... and take her on amazing getaways! ;) )

@thesophiagibson Год назад

We are so impressed guys and we loved the sound track .... some of our favourite tunes too ❤ We hope to follow your route in the next few years too .

@RobertLugoNYC 9 лет назад

Those kids are too adorable.

@annmiles193 4 года назад

Fabulous sail and totally inspired!!

@ovip40 8 лет назад

Thanks...planning to sail our boat from Florida to N Europe next summer...might pass by and visit you, that bay in front of your place looks amazing!

@kayakmaneuan 8 лет назад

+silvercloudp40 I'll keep my eyes peeled for you! 59 58.94 N001 14.99 W

@jameswilde3414 3 года назад

enjoyed the adventure and great boat and greetings from Ireland

@fremlander 8 лет назад

We see you from Hoswick out in bay (enjoyed the orcas, used to free swim there, not any more) - had a share in a Hurley 23 here in Lothians (Port Edgar) but usually rent bigger up west coast Scotland (done Ireland & Croatia too) for trips. Another Hurley owner said he took his wife & daughter around Ireland in it - had boom tent for extra room at anchor. On return wife said it was like spending a fortnight under the kitchen table

@darb4091 2 года назад

Good to see that the kids made out well.

@romanomorelli2831 4 года назад

Your sense of adventure is inspiring and your little boat manage admirably and I’m sure your kids are in good hands with the grandparents enjoyed the video thank you.

@stephenmundane 8 лет назад

Watched this a few times now and it never ceases to entertain and impress. Oh, and I like the music too!

@IslanderSailboatInfo 9 лет назад

Great sound track! Thanks for sharing that sail, nice to see a 19' going for a good tromp!

@dalerees9751 9 лет назад

looked like a good trip, she must be a good girl to spend weeks with ye on a small boat! cant get mine to spend 30 minutes on a 27 footer! hope to see more frow ya on the new season. cheers.

@kennedyjames007 9 лет назад

Awesome. Well done. Very inspirational.

@chrissailing8856 4 года назад

Amazing cruise ! Proper seamanship ! Really inspiring.

@zeebries1271 2 года назад

Great trip, love the music.

@htmobley 9 лет назад

Thanks for sharing your fantastic adventure in such a beautiful place!

@martinmccluskey265 6 лет назад

That was brilliant. Thanks for sharing the passage : )))))

@edenbreckhouse 2 года назад

I like the hands off approach to parenting.

@petemacfarlane6478 2 года назад

How fantastic! 'Deffo a keeper' as we say in Oz, but we are usually talking about fish. I've two Mirrors, one a resto, one I sail, and an old GoPro. Better get to work. Thanks again.

@javin4varrete 9 лет назад

Great video! Very inspirational. Thanks for sharing. Regards from Spain.

@KeepTurningLeft 10 лет назад

well done you two excellent on every count

@chrisskelhorn 10 лет назад

Cant seem to see the video!

@scottlampe70 4 года назад

high praise indeed coming from you Dylan, I couldnt agree more.

@catchagrip.9468 3 года назад

This is the best small boat sailing I've seen on YT, you guys are great.

@svemeraldspirit681 3 года назад

Best RU-vid video ever. Simple as. I watch it every 6 months or so and tell myself I need to downsize boat and just do!

@vincent7520 9 лет назад

Congratulations !I've sailed these waters several times and on larger boats, 30ft and + ... it makes a hell of a difference while remaining "serious sailing".So again : congratulations !

@StemtoSternSailing 2 года назад

Amazing video guys. Thanks for dearing and shearing. 19 ft ... wow. Beat regards from Jarle

@michaelinkster11 9 лет назад

Great video ... I think you were pretty well equipped looking at what you had strapped to the boat!

@W4ABN 9 лет назад

Nice video and good tunes. Looks like it was a great trip. I enjoy a good sailing video. The kids in the shed was funny.

@mrvegardeide 3 года назад

Nice video and a warm welcome to you! I grew up and live in the same area today! Really nice to see some expatriate Vikings visit their mother land 😁 And some really good engineering on the windvane too! I took a few screenshots as I am about to build one with auxiliary rudder myself. 👍

@daronmarc 9 лет назад

what an awesome adventure it goes to show you don't need a big boat to have adventure i myself have a kestrel 18 and hope to have just as much fun. Best Wishes from New Zealand

@Leanintosteer 28 дней назад

Loving this vid and music making me want to jump into sailing

@paulstone4804 4 года назад

Wow ! Great adventure! I love the small boat , this has inspired me to get a small boat and travel some too !

@Ru88ell 9 лет назад

Great video. Great adventure. Great music. Brilliant on all counts. Off to bed now to dream about small boat cruising.

@gigarota 9 лет назад

Great video, what a wonderful adventure, inspirational, I'm about to get a Hunter Horizon 23 and was thinking it might be a bit small, but after watching your video I feel it will be perfect. Thanks for sharing.

@shakeymay 9 лет назад

Thanks for a entertaining video , how sailing should be done, small boat, no fancy gizmo`s , no pretentious tosh,.. thanks for sharing ...

@tompalmer334 8 лет назад

thanks for letting me come along on your holiday I had a wonderful time the views and the music were great

@stewartrobinson4090 Год назад

Have watched your video so many times. Love it ! Well done guys. Small boat, big adventures. Brilliant

@rimasmeleshyus6545 4 года назад

Best video I have never seen , good job guys. Warm greetings from the garden island of Kauai

@robertorzech7369 9 лет назад

Fantastic adventure.

@just-dl 5 лет назад

what a blast! I think you need a 20' boat, so you can take the kids next time! :-)

@seayak 6 лет назад

What a fine adventure! Love the homemade self steering gear!

@davem6492 8 лет назад

Video works here from Ontario Canada, thanks for the video. Looks like a lot of fun.

@CanadianTradition 9 лет назад

You are making me dream with this nice video! It was funny how you made it as if you left the kids behind in the shed. It made me smile :)

@mearcat74 9 лет назад

Those places you visited are beautiful, must have done a lot of research and planning.

@winterroadspokenword4681 4 года назад

mearcat74 ahaha I’m sure they did... but you know it’s hard to find places that aren’t great in Norway.

@Antipodean33 2 года назад

How good has this fella got it, he's all snug in the cabin whilst his missus is out in the spray and cold on the tiller AND knocking up some bacon sangers, then passing him some while he's still warm and dry in the cabin. I might have to trade my missus in for one of those models

@mjcooke2sailingmostly 9 лет назад

Excellent. I've been wanting to do that trip for years! I'll take a look at your other videos for sure.The first time I've seen the maritime St Andrews ensign.

@sushisuze9 5 лет назад

What a brilliant film!

@billderinbaja3883 3 года назад

If I scaled correctly the crossing was near 350 km of open sea. That's impressive! Great video of your adventure.

@colinnorthcott9219 9 лет назад

Great video work, love the ending

@aquillanobile 4 года назад

LOL. Perfect weather timing. Try making that trip in September,. Ikke det same!

@TheOriginalNikster 10 лет назад

You guys are awesome, love the kids at the beginning & end, the music just great, favourite piece Trojan. Your trip looked amazing and tooshay to the cameraman. Where to next Faroe Islands!!