A short film. James sails 300 miles to Ibiza and around Mallorca !

[@TradeWindgng]

Absolutely great great video....one of the best in this channel loved the commentary during the voyage loved the passage planning exceplination loved entering the marina and mooring footages loved the casting off footages. Great family gathering and team work. Loved it all ….more please of such video as it brings more life to the channel keep them coming please stay safe 👍👍👍

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Trade wind ! Lovely comments like yours make all the filming and editing of our trips worthwhile 🙏

[@wingcommanderdaltonwalton67]

I’ve got earphones on watching this….I nearly #@%t myself when you stood on the horn😂😂😂

[@Boatscouk]

So did I 😂

[@clifbradley]

me too

[@davidantill6949]

When you stopped between the islands I was pretty sure you were going to pretend that the engines wouldn't start again. You probably thought a divorce would be too costly.😂

[@Boatscouk]

😂😂

[@philc2457]

Fantastic movie! Thank you James and family for sharing! I especially liked the bit in the middle of the sea with no people around, no boats, no land, no noise..... oh hang on.... lol

[@coalitionperformance5901]

Superb! As a dad of two sons and a daughter and intending to buy a 52 in two years this was fantastic! Thanks for sharing your holiday - sensed your frustration with your lads when mooring 😂 inspiring indeed, having lost most of my saved boat deposit 18 months ago due to lockdowns, this video has kept the motivation strong to keep rebuilding it. Thanks

[@Boatscouk]

Ah - keep working towards a trip like this - it’s good fun 🎉

[@63melvyn]

Watched this a couple of times now and full credit and respect for showing real life boating

[@MegaShorts360]

Just Great James thank you for sharing your realistic holiday boating experience as you say warts and all! very entertaining!

[@simonread732]

I think the fuel was a bargain compared to that restaurant bill! Great video. Your family were great! 😊

[@Boatscouk]

You are right ! 😂

[@rykehuss3435]

That stop in the middle of the sea is exactly what I've thought about doing if I had a boat like this. I'd make a cup of coffee and enjoy the silence up on a flybridge. Fantastic footage, thank you so much for this segment. That horn scared the shit out of me though

[@Boatscouk]

😂

[@jamie3731]

11:30 sealed my love for your genuine self, your comedy and originality. You are a excellent.

[@brianunderwood3109]

I think this video finally convinced my wife that we need a bigger boat! Congrats to me. Thanks for the help James, LOL

[@Boatscouk]

I will sell you the bigger boat 😂

[@tomg8636]

I really enjoy watching James present. He crack me up. Hope I’m Lucky enough to meet him one day, or even better buy a boat from him. Legend

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Tom. We are all working at the Southampton show this September 😎

[@magnificentmuttley2084]

I totally agree Tom. James puts a smile on my face every time. If I ever get to the point of buying a boat, he’s the first person I’m going to see.

[@kevinoconnor2736]

No shouting, brilliant! I thought I would watch this and think it would be another look at me video, but what a wonderful trip it was. Great fun.

[@JohnSmith-zo6ir]

"Don't rush" (tying up boat). Sounds just like my dad sitting on his jacksie while I'm toiling away 🤣🤣🤣

[@PercyCot21]

Love it, well done Family Barke! Look forward to seeing more of your adventures 👍🏼👏🏼👌🏼🛥🛥🛥

[@davidboothby2106]

I love James series of videos. We had discounted Fairline due to age…until we stumbled on these. Now we have a an open mind. Thank you!

[@Boatscouk]

They are great boats David 👌

[@hbrannerudbrannerud6554]

I totally love your videos! So inspiring! You’re national tv material! Serious and fun in an extrordinary combination! Cheers from Sweden! //Hans

[@Boatscouk]

😂

[@KevinAmatt]

Thank you for showing us the brutal reality of chartering a boat. At least you had a great crew!

[@derosime]

I like the other young lad I think max he seems very interested and listen to instructions by his dad. Unlike jack he seems not bothered. Lovely Family.. Great video again

[@Boatscouk]

@@derosime true 😂

[@markgreen4560]

what a great trip all the years i have been in majorca i haven't seen such great water . what a great crew you have as well.

[@Boatscouk]

It was so calm

[@marknash8818]

Thanks for sharing! Always enjoy having a laugh at your open videos. 👍🏻

[@johningham4942]

another informative video from the great james Barke (and family),sailing in the balerics on a wonderful Fairline Targa 52 GT,

[@garryrobson]

Famous yachting phrase:- “Those back ropes” 😂 Great video, lots of insight! 👍👍👍 Totally agree re: anchoring.

[@Boatscouk]

I tried to like anchoring - but I can’t 😂

[@skaneboating]

Best ever music for this video, great fun and inspiration, I have a Targa 47 2009 and can confirm the build quality, keep them coming, love your family!

[@Boatscouk]

T47 is a winner !

[@Military-Museum-LP]

Very entertaining video. Lampoon Vacation theme was a winner!

[@julesforsyth2996]

One of the best blogs Ive seen for boating. Love it and love Mallorca though having lived in Alcudia a long time ago, I was disapointed you didn't visit. I also went to a resort in Cala pi which is also a lovely place. Great info, great to see what it's like to see no land or people. I like space so would prefer to do that on a princess MY85 but was impressed a much smaller boat could handle it very well. I now live in the Philippines so if I ever get a boat I would travel around many islands here. Can honestly say you and Nick Brennan are my favorite bloggers for fun, info and actual trips. The sunseeker guy is great also and a close 3rd. Thanks to you and the family, great to see you all enjoying yourselves, take care.

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Jules 🥳

[@locky1957]

Great video james without doubt one of the best around boat around,

[@kenrehill8775]

This video convinced me more than ever, that when I come to buy a boat, it’ll be with sails.

[@Boatscouk]

We sell those too !

[@kevinbanham2429]

What a fantastic video sorry mini movie this was fun and informative had great views a excellent cast and was just a joy to watch. Thank you for sharing James and family

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Kevin 🎉

[@bollof1]

"slick operation" love the humor, seems like a great trip 👍

[@paulrolph1943]

Hi James Loved your video, thanks for sharing your family holiday with us it looked a lot of fun . 😁👍👌

[@scottrippon5039]

I often wondered why people have kids..... now I know....to tie up the boat! Thanks James.!

[@Boatscouk]

They finally become useful about 12 years old 😂

[@buonafortuna8928]

James, entertaining and informative. Loved the warts and all approach - everyone makes them.

[@easybigun7825]

Thank you for sharing your holiday with us, it looked like a glorious trip.

[@gro9465]

Thank you James and family! Thoroughly enjoyed watching your boating holiday, and agree with other comments to please make more! One small tip from a yachtsman, when mooring I (or the crew) use a boat hook to bring the bow line to the bow cleat, they can be VERY nasty, using the boat hook is almost hands free. Great to see the entire family enjoying the experience 😎 PS. Lots of giggles at all the 'support and production staff' names, awesome 😂

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks G Ro 🤜

[@neomract67]

You should do more videos like this, amazing. You’re a natural Clark Griswald

[@Boatscouk]

😂

[@hellodarren]

Great video, really enjoyed being along for the trip!

[@elwinpietersz4531]

Awesome. Make more videos like this please😊. It was like watching a movie.

[@TheUrbanEpicure]

Very enjoyable video. Props to you for leaving all the bloopers in. Lost count how many times I had to adjust volume 😉Walked by your start berth in Cala D'or just a few weeks ago. I saw that you added Parker to your brand portfolio - I'm sure this has nothing to do with me inquiring about/recommending them below one of your videos a few months back 😋Looking forward to an honest review of the 850 Voyager, seems such good value for the money.

[@kayleboyd6825]

great video, love the music and great watching you drive a boat and seeing you with your family

[@jandefabs1]

Best video trip I’ve seen , you need to do more , me and the wife would love to get to Ibiza from torrevieja with our boat but at 30 foot I think we’re a bit too small , I think we will stick with Tabarca 😊😊

[@Boatscouk]

Pick a good day and go for it! I remember someone went round the uk in a hardy 18 !

[@clivecro4971]

Great video James, very addictive watching, please keep them coming you are an inspiration to anyone worried that they couldn't do this. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐😉👍

[@Boatscouk]

It’s super easy and fun 🤩

[@johnhunter5890]

Greetings James What a lovely trip. You have a marvelous family. I'm glad you enjoyed yourselves. Awesome vid 👌 Cheers

[@gordonsimpson3235]

Excellent and honest review James

[@sherms78]

Awesome trip James very envious 😁. We're in Cala d'Or in 4 weeks for a family holiday. Plan to have a walk round the Marina and check out the boats

[@Boatscouk]

Lovely place 😎

[@martinbirdiebrain1912]

Loved this James, Mr & Mrs B with the little B’s on holiday 👍🏻

[@Boatscouk]

Yes little B’s 😂

[@1Dannyboy]

Great video James, loved it. Speaking of "anchor" alerts I'm sure yours must have gone off when we met in the Southampton pub the other week! Apologies for interrupting your meal, our group had been there a while and had a few too many 🍻

[@Boatscouk]

It was a pleasure and thank you for the beers 🎉

[@StuartHep]

Hi James, if your every in Majorca and need some spares or servicing call precision marine English owner and been on the island for over 25 years and he’s my cousin lol 😂 They have a great fitting team with lots of experience in sailing and motor yachts 👍 Love the film by the way

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Stuart . Appreciated! Where is he based as my brother Nick runs our yard in Calador, Mallorca but it’s always good to know other spots 🤩

[@russefrance4869]

Been on the pick so many times and looked just like that in the morning...😀

[@Honda_Hooligan]

What a joy it is to have found your channel. I've never owned a yacht, but if I do win the lottery I'll be straight down the road from north Essex to see you. 😁

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thank you 🙏

[@terryroe2023]

Epic video, it reminded me of my personal experiences when I had my boat years ago. Respect and love from Taiwan.

[@Boatscouk]

🥳

[@johng2400]

Great stuff James! Did a similar trip with my family a couple of years back albeit a bit more sedately sailing but as you say these trips are memorable.

[@Boatscouk]

They are fun and exhausting 😂

[@davidhalshaw5039]

Love Cala D’Or. Walked round the marina many a time.

[@tonygillespie9832]

Brilliant video James. I hope you make more soon..

[@timkeeley650]

Love your videos. However nothing I see convinces me I should ever buy my own power boat! I used to charter sailing yachts in the Mediterranean and that was far less money, less complicated and the journey was way slower but so much more rewarding and relaxing. At 20 knots you just want to get there and kill the noise and vibration. Each to his own hey. My advice, Charter first to see if you like it. And if you do, carry on chartering!

[@Boatscouk]

@@timkeeley650 I love both 🥳

[@johnboy5791]

Great video .. loved seeing Santa Eulària where we spend a lot of time… we love watching the boats entering the marina at CBBC restaurant next to where you fuelled up . Thanks again 👍

[@michaelcampbell9082]

You inspired me to buy a Fairline Squadron 59 based in Corfu. I hope it would get a thumbs up from you. I have little kids and plan to have them live on the boat in the summers.

[@Boatscouk]

Any Squadrons are great boats 🎉

[@Coatsey007]

A nice genuine video, real life and families. You do it well. 👌🏾

[@Boatscouk]

🙏

[@jayneprice1411]

James you are an absolute star. Loved your commentary throughout. You are a natural presenter. We are just at the start of our researching journey when it comes to all things motor cruising. Hoping to buy a used boat sometime in the not too distant future. Between 38 and 45 foot ideally. Really liking the Fairline. Haven't made mind up about having Flybridge or not at the moment. Like decent shady areas. Will definitely be making a note of your company with a view to contacting you. In the meantime, Happy Boaty Boating xx

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Jayne 🙏 drop us an email when you are ready. [e-mail]

[@timhigham4132]

James - you are SO funny. This needs to be your real job - boating documentaries!!! BTW - I love that you show the sh1t that goes wrong or when things aren't perfect. The rest of the industry sells this "perfect yachting" image....BUT IT ISN'T 😂. Tim (your friend in Tierra Verde, Florida who is now considering a Fairline 50 because of you lol)

[@Boatscouk]

Thanks Tim 🎉

[@magnificentmuttley2084]

Thanks for taking me on holiday James. I really enjoyed that. Very interesting. Great way to take darling wifey and family on holiday, even if they have to work a little but, let’s face it, not much...on a luxury boat in The Balearics. You certainly need to be prepared to spend quite a bit on fuel and berth fees, if moving about. One thing I wasn’t sure about JB, did you hire that boat? - it seemed like it, from the state of some of the gear and the sign that the boys had to bend up out of the way when docking. If so, could we get an idea of the costs associated with that too. And, as a boat expert, can you tell me what that flybridge boat is at 23.31 please? Sunseeker? It’s a beauty!! My kind of boat, that is! Cheers. Best regards from the Giant’s Causeway Coast of Northern Ireland. 😀👍☘️

[@Boatscouk]

We have a sales yard in Mallorca so this was one of our stock boats prior to preparation hence a few things needed fixing 😁

[@sidrotten21]

what a great video. thanks for uploading

[@stevegame3000]

Brilliant video. Would love to do that trip. Thanks for sharing your family hols with us 😀

[@Boatscouk]

It’s highly recommended Steve 👍🏻

[@benobrien7750]

Great video, looks so much fun .

[@Boatscouk]

It was a good laugh 😂

[@gregfrederickson4307]

Thanks so much for Sharing ! family is wonderful too- Lovely! Love the music great touch. It was great to get a glimpse of an actual boat trip - start to finish. I had some good laughs along the movie - my family is the same size and reminds me of ours ha ha! Mrs B has more patience the my wife - the anchor scene she would definitely be short on patience ha ha! Fairlane great boat - Loved the film!! Cheers! Your movies are the best👍 love the British humor / commentary!

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Greg. I will try and do another this summer 😂

[@clivehale397]

Nice one James and family...cant wait for the next one..

[@degensanonymous]

This was a great video. Really interesting cruise and love your dry humour. Definitely one to consider when I can afford a boat 🛥️

[@crocolixsurfstar7561]

Watched it twice, really enjoyed it as we plan to get a boat of that size in the med sometimes. Inspiring! Please share more about costs of owning a boat in the med

[@Boatscouk]

Will do Croc 🙏🥳

[@eddier798]

Great little film. You seem like a switched on bloke with a great sense of humour. Loved the witty commentary and music 😂 Thanks for sharing your family’s adventures.😎✌️

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Eddie - we all enjoy a laugh 😆

[@bri06matt47]

Great take, to what we all aspire to.

[@Boatscouk]

You can hire small boats in Calador, Mallorca for short family trips for just a few hundred euros - it can start to give you a flavour of boating for an economical price.

[@hettysmotorhomeadventures4860]

GreT Video , I really enjoyed it, nice to see a review of a boat in use, as we say in Wales Da Iawn 👍👍

[@gregpaull9768]

Was a great video mate! Enjoyed it thoroughly...."warts an' all' 😉

[@1320fastback]

This is the 2nd best movie with that theme song 🙃

[@Boatscouk]

😂😂

[@BoatingSwitzerland]

Go places instead of staying in harbor. This is exactly the perfect journey what I believe boating is about! (And what I want to do once I got the money and time). If you need a well educated deckhand I am in)

[@premierproductionsliverpoo362]

Everything is broke!! I hope you are fixing it up before you sell it. Absolutely enjoy watching your videos, fantastic.

[@Boatscouk]

Yes it did need some fixing - sold now- great boat

[@Aaronozard]

Great video...looks like you had a fabulous time 😊

[@jacktyler7599]

Good fun to 'join the family vacation' James. And good memories for us, too. We anchored off the Spanish fire fighting flight school at one stop, and they were having family day for the air crews. Took them all out in a boat, then rather than 'bombing' (doing a water drop) as a demo for the family members, the pilot bombed them all instead. Great fun!

[@Boatscouk]

😂love it

[@stephenspilsbury1975]

Lovely trip James can I come next one I’ll do the anchor and wash the decks. 😂😂😂😂

[@Boatscouk]

👍🏻

[@desfalon3898]

Informative,Fun, and dangerous in places this movie had it all 5*

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Des !

[@ronaldfinch7420]

Fantastic video. Very inspiring.

[@Boatscouk]

🙏

[@chrischart]

7:16 RIP my ears wearing headphones. Proper flinched 🤣

[@maywemaywe]

Great video , proper adventures, love it .

[@Boatscouk]

Thank you 🙏

[@Jules551]

Loved this James , great family holiday , poor ol Mrs b looked a bit green with that mooring , bet it was all your fault m8 !!Typical !! , like my Mrs sais , your always in the s### it's just the depth that varies lol, love the GET THE FENDERS IN ....... as the Targa goes it looks so small for a 50ft boat , defo go for the galeon 500 , ty for posting brilliant 👏 😀

[@Boatscouk]

Ah thanks Jules - yes Mrs B was cursing the anchoring - but she was fine after a few wines and cigs later in the day 😂

[@Jules551]

@@Boatscouk 🤣🤣😢🤣, always find alcohol s a good leveller m8 lol , oh and 20 cigs , thx for sharing ya holiday James 👍👍👍

[@adamknight6752]

Great trip, typically the kids don't seam interested even tho they are on a fantastic holiday. I could feel the pain with that slick! Stern too mooring haha.

[@Boatscouk]

I don’t think they like Dad filming 😂

[@adamknight6752]

Especially Mrs B

[@adammazengarb7923]

Love it. Thanks for sharing mate.

[@stefannilsson1479]

Great video! This video might get my wife onboard boats. If she see that the kids are working she will be happy :)

[@Boatscouk]

We have lots of boats she will like Stefan 🎉

[@MrArchie800]

Love it. Looked like a brilliant holiday and a great boat. I'm just getting into boating but even though I'm very practical I've got some OCD and things 'not working' kind of stresses me out - even if it's just a light bulb, (and there seemed to be lots of things not working on your trip) I appreciate the warts and all viewpoint but maybe an older boat isn't for me. (Pity because that's all I can afford at the mo unless it's something considerably smaller). Maybe looking at something like a Beneteau GT32 once I get rid of my 'L' plates. Thanks again for all the great vids.

[@Boatscouk]

OCD is a killer on a boat mr Archie 😂

[@aengberg1]

Brilliant! And the credits...!

[@Boatscouk]

We had a laugh 😂

[@leehammond8681]

Great video James, getting better every time. 😉😉

[@Boatscouk]

🙏 thanks Lee

[@stevensykes4462]

Really enjoyed that keep up the good work James

[@loki7441]

Great video and a bit of a laugh too. I thought you would go over the side from the shock when you stood on the horn . Strange that you'd need to stand up on the dash to run the bilge pump, I wonder why they put it there, I'd have words with them .😂 More videos please , the telly is pretty crap these days.

[@Boatscouk]

More coming up soon !

[@johnclark5562]

Really enjoyed that .... looking forward to more ... keep it up jb

[@premierproductionsliverpoo362]

Absolute quality. I love the random phrases such as… Here is the CD player, but it doesn’t work ha ha

[@Boatscouk]

It’s true 😂

[@Inpreesme]

Thank you

[@markastbury1890]

Uwww YES .. we'll be doing it mate ... Great tour and so great to see a bloke as considerably richer than most .. use a humble boat ..👍😂🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@Boatscouk]

T52 is a great boat 😊

[@markastbury1890]

@@Boatscouk yes .. but I like an upstairs too mush 😁👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

[@jonogoddard1960]

Absolutely brilliant video - thank you so much ,almost made me try to convince my wife to cancel divorce proceedings and invest in a new boat instead pure class.

[@Boatscouk]

😂lol

[@sharonbraselton4302]

gid fir y8u abd wife

[@dougie1325]

Thanks James for sharing your holiday with us, great viewing. Can you tell me roughly what the cost to charter this boat would be?

[@Boatscouk]

About £15k week

[@manzellaUK]

Great video, thanks for sharing!

[@johnshepherd4842]

thanks very much for taking the time, I hope your other half has recovered, and forgiven you !!

[@Boatscouk]

Hmmmm 😂

[@Devinekinghter]

Great video and lovely to meet you at the Southampton boat show too.

[@Boatscouk]

😊