A sailing video

[@svsalserenity4375]

Thanks for your thoughts and the video . Funny how things come to mind when you are just out there on the sea , sailing along on your boat . Ahhh heaven !!!

[@SailingGently]

Shoes and ships and sealing wax... Yes odd thoughts are interesting - sometimes

[@philmcmaster2770]

Love when a post pops up . Like catching up with a young friend

[@SailingGently]

So pleased you like the videos... Makes it worthwhile making them. Thank you for watching

[@SailingGently]

Really glad you like them Phil

[@philmcmaster2770]

@@SailingGently I truly Iove when the notification appears at the top of the screen. This one was a bit different and it’s great to see you out in the water. What a back drop. One thing I would love you to do is a live stream one evening. Like a questions and answers about all your experiences

[@garfieldferguson6502]

Great video as usual, thank you

[@SailingGently]

Thank you so much. I'm glad you liked it!

[@dr.ianstone1584]

Love your videos! You always have a great style of expressing your thoughts. The only thing that I would say is that the constant squeaking on the boat would absolutely drive me bananas! I hope you did something about it! Keep the videos coming and good luck to you sir! Peace!

[@SailingGently]

The squeak is the blasted Raymarine autopilot.. Hate it... try to tune it out... Think it's now better!

[@Lightw81]

​@@SailingGently we called our autopilot Mr Squeaky.

[@slarratt]

After a while it becomes a normal background noise, then it's all part of the sailing life...

[@jamesmccann2350]

Nice to see you! Happy your having safe travels. your my biggest inspiration.

[@rafalszota1240]

Hi Michael. Great video as usual. I have seen all your videos several times and they are always on top of the sailing channels. Wish you publish more often 😅

[@backtothebarky]

Glad to hear you still get apprehensive old man! I'm in good company there. Great adventures you're having, look forward to seeing the next, keep them coming.

[@svcrucible8303]

thanks for the video, as I've been land bound due to needing a mainsail and rebuilding my reckmann R2 furler, this video gives me some respite. I have the same thoughts sometimes on ability to maneuver and control my 43' boat. It does give me motivation to exercise regularly to keep fit for sailing.

[@robp4037]

Really great video. Insightful, inspiring, and entertaining. Best wishes for a happy New year, from my foggy sailing (laser dinghy) and kayaking grounds of the east coast of Yorkshire (Filey bay tomorrow and flamborough head yesterday!)

[@SailingGently]

Sounds a terrific way to spend the festive season... if a little chilly

[@robp4037]

@SailingGently I swear by body fat and ale :-)

[@robp4037]

Like all northern-waters marine mammals (aside from the ale!)

[@johnjordansailing]

This was a great episode. Good to hear you share your thoughts.

[@tomriley5790]

Thanks for the nice sailing video! Sounds like a fantastic place for a berth and a great boatyard!

[@SailingGently]

Thank you Tom. I am cautiously optimistic for 2005 leeward islands cruising

[@ksay7649]

Fascinating as always, thanks

[@SailingGently]

So pleased you enjoyed it. Thank you for watching

[@mr.curnutte3358]

Thank you, Mr. Briant, for sharing this video with us. I enjoy all your videos, but on this particular one, you've truly outdone yourself. As a viewer, I felt as though I was aboard the vessel with you. Who can't help thinking philosophically whilst on passage? This is certainly common amongst all cruisers whether they want to admit it or not. Again, very many thanks for sharing, and I look forward to your next video.

[@SailingGently]

So pleased you enjoyed the video and as a fellow cruiser I'm glad it struck a cord..the meaning of things are interesting to contemplate when sailing

[@sempertalis1230]

Thanks for showing this video. Good your back on the boat , was worried when I saw you in a wheel chair .

[@SailingGently]

Thank you - it's good to be back on the water!

[@RichardLewissails]

Great video..excellent sound recording. That squeak would drive me crazy

[@SailingGently]

Squeak drives me crazy as well. Think I've got it fixed and or fresh water in it is another possible solution apparently

[@esling77]

I appreciate you and thank you for sharing your lifestyle

[@SailingGently]

Thank you for watching

[@ooweesaler]

Looks lovely. What a privilege to be out there sailing. That ratmarine autopilot is carp. My new one on the last boat was no better. New boat (ben oc 40) is having a raymarine system with ram installed now. Even though its a standard boat the ram needs a special knuckle fitting. Boat building has failed to keep up with the times some of the kit is total rubbish.

[@SailingGently]

I've never had problems with rams evev on tillers.. it's impossible to have a ram on my Beneteau so I'm stuck with this awful noisy bit of 2nd rate kit!!! And you're right. I am very privileged to be out here in this beautiful part of the world!

[@simonforbes2453]

Good audio on this video on your voice. It makes the whole atmosphere seem splendidly relaxed as you speed along at 6knts.

[@SailingGently]

Thank you Simon. Just got a new Zoom F1 recorder and heavy duty mouse for the Lavalliere mike... Easier to work with than the old smaller zoom

[@WilliamBell-t8k]

You need an anchor alarm with a CQR anchor. They drag habitually....Bill

[@SailingGently]

Interesting we have such different experiences Bill. Sailed around the world for 4 years with a car anchoring every day... loved and trusted it!!!

[@bernardlash4169]

You can call it fear. Im always fearful for a few days at sea. Then a routine sets in. Then coming ashore another fear creeps in Not being able to let my little ship out of sight. So goes single handed sailing.

[@PDZ1122]

It's the same with being a pilot; each time I go on an extended trip, everything is planned and I'm fueled up and loaded, my navigation is all planned etc - there is always a certain sensation of butterflies and apprehension just before you push that throttle all the way forward. Once airborne and on course, that settles down a bit. It's almost as if I'm wondering if I can actually do this, if I'm capable and not just some kind of imposter flying around, pretending to be a real pilot! And I surprise myself each time, that yes, I can do this.

[@SailingGently]

I suppose single handing gives more time to think and contemplate the 'what if's' of life..

[@SailingGently]

@@PDZ1122 It's interesting to read that - the wondering 'am I capable'? I suspect flying and sailing minds are pretty closely aligned - both very independent self reliant activities...

[@slarratt]

​@@SailingGentlybeing both a pilot and a sailor on the south coast of the UK I will say this about that 'feeling'. When doing either, especially solo or single handed, is the unknown, you plan for every outcome, for every eventually and everything is done to minimise the risk. It is the unknowns out there. Sailing what if something breaks? What if I sink? What if my engine fails going into harbour? When flying, what if I have an engine out? What if I get a birdstrike? What if I make a mistake? For both, what if the weather changes? Is the potential risk worth the gain? Doing 30 day trips at 60 miles a day over a year, with a lot of sail for the conditions is not considered risky, but do them back to back across the Atlantic with half sail not pushing your rigging is 'riskier' That feeling is the feeling of freedom, you being in control of your yacht, but not the weather or the conditions or any unknown risks. Pure freedom and it is a privilege to be in control of your freedom and destiny.

[@goodq]

Lovely video! Are you planning to be cruising Guadalupe over the new year? Or have you left to the leeward islands ? =)

[@jcfgh]

Super video, ghank you. I have the same autopklot and the squeaking is bloody wearing. However, pour fresh water jnto thr hole on the back of the circular gear cover and it will stop! Best wishes

[@SailingGently]

Thank you for the 'tip'... It seems quieter since Luc of Fred Marine rebuilt it but I will certainly water it next time I go out if its not better!

[@Billb4232]

According to your fellow u tuber Christian Williams a squidge of fresh water into the gear ring will give temporary relief to the constant squeaking of your autohelm. Cheers Bill

[@SailingGently]

Thanks Bill... I'll give it a try!

[@dreamtimesv]

Agree, i have a spray bottle adjacent to helm for this very purpose, works a charm.

[@ratusbagus]

I wondered if you'd sampled some wacky baccy before your musey episode Michael?

[@SailingGently]

Well the boat is called Golden Haze which is also the name of some...

[@karlsmith1533]

Currently on the hard, thank you…

[@SailingGently]

Know the feeling... Wet windy and cold I bet!

[@ratusbagus]

To his wife's blessed relief, my younger brother has just been fitted with his first hearing aids. When he suddenly started speaking to himself, i realised that they were connected to his mobile phone. So I'm off soon to upgrade my NHS aids to new NHS Bluetooth enabled aids. :Your anchor alarm sound issue. I'm wondering if the Bluetooth option on some plotters will connect an audio channel? As in Bluetooth aids, Bluetooth speaker/headset? Perhaps someone in the comments section might know?

[@SailingGently]

That's a thought.. I don't think mine are Bluetooth and as they are only a couple of years old.... sadly not NHS

[@SailingGently]

That's a thought.. I don't think mine are Bluetooth and as they are only a couple of years old.... sadly not NHS

[@SailingGently]

That's a thought.. I don't think mine are Bluetooth and as they are only a couple of years old.... sadly not NHS

[@shopaccount6446]

Great video…. Auto pilot’s unreliable over priced….. you can never trust them….

[@SailingGently]

Very true but I don't know any alternatives for a wheel...

[@slarratt]

​@@SailingGentlyA tiller? 😊

[@pauldent7067]

I'm unsure if you should be sailing after 65, you are a liability tbh, you can't look after yourself.

[@PDZ1122]

Seriously? At 65 you're over the hill and done for and you can't sail any more? How old are you, 16?

[@robwilton9539]

I am so glad you said liability after 65. I plan on getting my first boat at 64 and sailing disabled and solo.

[@SailingGently]

How sweet of you Paul to care so much and to be so very young. I am 83 in February and looki9ng forward to cruising around the Leeward Islands, single handed and having a bundle of fun...

[@martinmacdonald]

I'm unsure if you should be leaving unsolicited comments about others abilities.

[@andrewmellon5072]

Paul if you are lucky enough to live 83 you may feel differently.