Adventure Now Season 4 Episode 15. Return to Largs and a trip down memory lane

Hello and welcome to the 15th and the last episode of the 4th season of Adventure Now!
In this episode we visit Kip Marina to hide from a gale and then proceed south to our favourite - Largs Yacht Haven for the winter.
As this is the last episode of the season, please join us for a trip down memory lane.
In episode 1 we enjoy a winter cruise around the River Crouch in Essex. We receive a bottle of Jura's finest from Stewart on Emma on SV Evolene, say our goodbyes and head north accompanied by love and feathery little friends. We raise a glass to celebrate crossing into Scottish waters and revisit one of our favourites - Peterhead.
In Episode 2 we reach the Orkney Islands, where we are faced with the remnants of war, evidence of mortality, and are tempted with the ever-present Scottish nectar.
In Episode 3 Asha tries to attract the attention of extraterrestrials in the Ring of Brodgar, and we head to Scrabster, where enjoy the dramatic cliffs and a full Scottish breakfast before beating for 200 miles to the Faroe Islands!
In the 4th episode we return to our beloved Faroe Islands, enjoy local festivities, the amazing Cathedral Caves and the tranquility of Hestur.
In the 5th episode we set sail bound for Iceland.
In the 6th episode we round the Langanes, sail to Husavik and return to the crack and we visit the hot muddy pools of Namaskard.
In the 7th episode we have a champagne sailing day on the way to Flatey, where we enjoy the surreal beauty of this remote island.
We pick up an Italian bike designer and adventurer and sail him into the Arctic Circle.
In the 8th Episode we reach Isafjordur and catch up with Mike on Pangey, defer visiting Greenland for another season and head south to admire the Western Fjords.
In the 9th episode we meet basking sharks and motor to Akranes where we visit the amazing Iclandic specialities of the Golden Circle route with our friend Danny.
In the 10th episode we visit the only Icelandic whisky distillery and explore the arty capital city of Reykjavik. We then sail around the corner to Grindavik, a port which saw many ships wrecked on its shores due to massive southerly gales. Then we sail on to our last port of call in Iceland - Vestmannaeyjar.
In the next episode, number 11, we enjoy the magic vistas of this incredible archipelago, and the warmth from Eldfell volcano, and finally leave Iceland behind, heading for the west coast of Scotland.
In Episode 12, after a 500 nautical mile passage, we reach Stornoway. We explore the magical Island of Lewis and Harris and the town of Stornoway with our never dying love and excitement for this place and attempt another cosmic dial up at the Standing Stones of Callanish standing! Where are you, extraterrestrials?
After we sail to Mallaig, catch up with Daniel and Kathrin on Polaris.
In episode 13 we welcome our friend Giles aboard Altor for an amazing 12 day adventure through the Scottish fairy-tale lands, infecting our unsuspecting fellow sailor with the incurable Scottish sailing bug.
In Episode 14 we reach the Crinan Canal and fast forward our journey to the other side where we blow the cobwebs off with a feisty sail down Loch Fyne. We are very happy to see Mike and Helen in Portavadie and then we sail through the Kyles of Bute to the town of Dunoon on the Firth of Clyde. That brings us to the end of the recap so we then rejoin episode 15 and reach our winter berth in Largs.
We are very grateful to each and everyone for watching our adventures aboard sailing vessel Altor of Down, a Moody 44, our floating home, pride and joy.
Filmed in 2023 using a Panasonic Lumix FZ1000, a Samsung Galaxy S10, DJI Mavic Pro, DJI Mini, DJI Phantom 4, DJI Pocket, a Rhode microphone, and edited with iMovie.
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Music from Epidemic Sound
Video posted from the Keep on the west coast of Scotland, UK, on the 25th of February 2024
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[@user-fo3vw5xl4v]

A very quick review of the absolutely stunning west coast of Scotland- it’s a secret - don’t promote it too much!!!!! We have sailed in these waters for many years and there is always a safe anchorage in whatever the Scottish weather can throw at you - work the tides and the weather and all will be fine - go against and you will whine 😢 - we left our experience of these waters to sail across the pond to the Caribbean and what we learned in Scottish waters sailing has definitely helped us big style - Altor of Down - are you crossing the Pond????

[@AdventureNow]

Haha! Nice poem there 👍 We agree, Scotland is a fantastic sailing ground and we too love the fact that you can hide from nasty stuff by tucking in to one of many beautiful safe anchorages. Thank you for watching and for getting in touch. We will cross the pond at some point I’m sure! Happy sailing ⛵️😃

[@theyacht40]

excellent and well said !!

[@AdventureNow]

Thank you very much. Asha & Mark

[@CruisingNell]

A fantastic summary of a wonderful season. Thank you both for keeping us entertained. Can't wait for this season to start. Best wishes, Chris

[@AdventureNow]

Cheers Chris. So happy you enjoyed it! Hope you are keeping well! Asha & Mark

[@alanthomas6076]

Another cracking compilation of photos and videos. Good to hear from you both again👍👌

[@AdventureNow]

Hi Alan & Lynn, Thanks so much for watching and for your kind comment, awesome to hear from you too! We hope things are well in Milford Haven and the spring is treating you to some nice weather. Sending much love to both of you from the west coast of Scotland ♥🤗 Asha & Mark

[@jesusbeiro6113]

Hi Pals !! Lovely video ... Nearly the winter is over and we can go back to sail !!! looking forward to your next adventure ... Season 5 !!! All the best to you two and Cheers from a windy and wet Muros !!!

[@AdventureNow]

Thank you very much. Yes, spring is on the way and it sounds like you need it to spring there too! Hope you are keeping well and thank you for getting in touch. All the best to you too. 😃

[@DaveJohnEllis]

A great summary of a great season, really enjoyed watching along. The commentary was as humorous and philosophical we’ve come to expect. Great stuff.

[@AdventureNow]

Hi Dave 🙃 Thanks so much for watching and getting in touch! We are so happy that you enjoy what we show including the commentary! All the best to you 🤗 Asha & Mark

[@sv.evolene]

What a great year you had (including a busy winter!). Here’s to the coming season - we’re back in the water and looking forward to it! Slàinte! 🥃

[@AdventureNow]

Thanks so much, Emma & Stewart! Great to hear you are afloat again! We can see the white sails on the sunny Firth of Clyde so I suppose it's not long before you'll hoist the sails on SV Evolene again. Altor is coming out in March for maintenance, and we are making some exciting plans for the 5th season. Here is to another year of awesome adventures - Slàinte my fellow sailors! 🥃

[@pilatesonthewater9963]

Thank you so much for yet another season of incredible adventure! We love you guys so much! Finally, we hope to follow you out beginning of June and we are heading for Scotland!! Big love! 🥰😘❤️

[@AdventureNow]

Thank you so much for your kind words. ❤️ We are so pleased you enjoyed it. Good luck with your adventure to Scotland. Asha&Mark

[@robertwilliams4618]

a great wrap up to the season, impressed with Marks poetic and enlightened views ,enjoy the maintenance and marina life for a while cheers Rob NZ.

[@AdventureNow]

Hello Rob. Thank you very much for your kind words. We are very happy that you enjoyed it. All the best to you. Asha & Mark

[@sailing-freespirit]

A great season summary. We share your philosophy and love your poetic delivery. All the best for your next season of sailing, maybe we’ll get to burn the midnight oil with you one day - we hope so!

[@AdventureNow]

Thank you very much. We are very happy that you enjoyed it. Hopefully we will indeed meet up for a wee dram! 👍

[@jaz0165]

You made my day! Very nice and well thought overview of your last season. Love it. Leaving from France to Scotland around end of April for 7 weeks, and I hope to discover a lot of the beautiful places/anchoring that you shared with us. Take care !

[@AdventureNow]

Thank you very much. That’s a lovely comment! Your trip sounds great and I’m sure you will absolutely love it! Enjoy 😀

[@Royfile]

Lovely to meet you both in Largs the other day. Enjoy the season and remember to share the whisky 😉 Steven

[@AdventureNow]

Great to meet you too. You said you’d give me a wee dram but, if that was a wee dram, I need to up my game! Thank you very much! We will raise a glass to you. Have a great season too 😀

[@123boat]

Great to see you both back 😁⚓️⛵️A fabulous compilation

[@AdventureNow]

Thank you very much. Glad you enjoyed it 🙏 Asha & Mark

[@iancraig3939]

Your content is not just full of happiness and joy, it's inspiring, insightful, thoughtful and always thoroughly enjoyable. Thank you Mark and Asha for sharing your 2023 season adventure. Looking forward to seeing where 2024 takes you!

[@AdventureNow]

Thank you very much. We are very happy that you feel the joy and happiness and enjoy what we show. Thank you for watching and all the best to you. Asha & Mark

[@sailingsheriff3349]

Just love your poetic narrative, and looking back over your last years adventure. I am annoyed at You Tube though, as a subscriber I never see when you have made a new release. Fortunately I check regularly as always find watching your channel enjoyable. Can’t wait for your start to the new season.

[@AdventureNow]

Oh thank you! So pleased you enjoy it. Thank you for checking so you don't miss out! We have spoken to KZbin because we have heard other people say the same but they say that there are no issues! We don't feel that KZbin help us out at all but we will carry on without their help!!!! Hope you are both keeping well and good luck with your 2024 sailing season. Asha & Mark

[@PitStopCrew]

“who could resist cruising in sunshine like this……. oh bollox” that had me properly laughing out loud! What a trip. Inspiring. Thank you.

[@AdventureNow]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it. Sometimes there’s only one word for it!!! Thank you very much for watching. Asha & Mark

[@craiggilchrist6218]

all the best to you guys, hope that spring will turn up soon for you.

[@AdventureNow]

Thank you Craig. All the best to you too. Hope to see you soon 👍

[@sailingvolo3218]

Another fine season! All the best for 2024

[@AdventureNow]

Thank you very much. All the best to you and hope to have a wee dram soon!😁

[@johnnicolson467]

Thank you for this great adventure.

[@AdventureNow]

And thank you for watching and following along! We are so pleased that you enjoyed it, as indeed we did. All the best to you. Asha & Mark

[@JohnSmith-sk1mn]

How do you beat that ! 2024 is going to be interesting, can't wait. Thanks for taking us along 👍

[@AdventureNow]

Cheers John. Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it 😃Asha & Mark

[@KapitaenIn]

Hi Asha und Mark! I stumbled across your videos when searching the internet for information on sailing in Scotland and kept watching ever since. Your videos became very inspiring for us. We sailed over to Scotland from the Netherlands last summer and have called on many ports, like Mallaig, Stornoway, Scrabster, Stromness e.g. unfortunately always at a different time as you guys. It would have been our pleasure meeting you two, as we share your sentiments about sailing in many ways. We will kept a sharp lockout for Altor!!

[@AdventureNow]

Hello 🙃 Thank you so much for watching and following our adventures! I hope you have found some useful information for your Scottish sailing. Sounds like you have had a great adventure so far. We absolutely love the west coast - and have fond memories from all the ports you have mentioned! Are you back in the Netherlands, and will you be sailing back to Scotland? Hopefully our paths will cross at some stage and we will share our sailing stories and a wee dram or two 🥃🥃

[@KapitaenIn]

Thank you so much for your answer. In your videos sailing in Scotland seems so relaxed and easy and they convinced us that we could do this trip. This year we will sail to Brittany and stay there for the summer, but returning to Scotland again is definitely on our agenda. Regards from Barbara and Alex

[@richardnewcombe4296]

Just found your channel, and your season 4 wrap up. What a great season, really enjoyed your videography and the clever thoughtful witty commentary. Will enjoy the back catalogue. What’s on for this year? We are going north , Faroes I hope, and south, around Ireland for a wee Guinness cruise, from our Kerrera base. Good luck with whatever you are doing.

[@AdventureNow]

Glad you found us. Thank you for watching, for getting in touch and for your kind words. We hope to be in the Faroe Islands again and we might go a little south too this year. Your trip sounds great too, maybe our paths will cross 👍

[@Ibermand33]

Hi Asha and Mark i have looket at all your episodes and i love your videos. And i am so happy that you guys love Faroe Islands. I am from Suderoy (Vágur) the town south from Tvøroyri. You guys should go to south off Suderoy there is so beautiful and i promise you guys want regret it, that is if you guys go back to the Faroes for season 5. I am looking forward to season 5. All the best to you guys and i love you videos.

[@sailingaphrodite4189]

You have had a busy year. Another cracking video. Thanks for posting.

[@AdventureNow]

Thank you very much. You’re welcome! Hope you are keeping well and that you are looking forward to your sailing this year. Asha & Mark

[@mikehurley5052]

What a great summary of the season, i wanted to buy a narrowboat but your life looks tons better, what do you do in the winter and where are you going next season? All the best.

[@AdventureNow]

Hi Mike 🙃 Thanks so much for watching and for your kind words. Does that mean you've bought a sailing boat? This year we are wintering on the west coast of Scotland. As for the plans for the new season - we are going to set sail in May, and hopefully head north again :)

[@kevinbond3858]

Almost time for season 5! Where is this years adventure going to take you?

[@AdventureNow]

Hi Kevin. We’re not sure yet but probably a little north and a little south….. Hope you are well. Asha & Mark 👍

[@obiwanfisher537]

A beer? Sorry, but the episode is 25 minutes. "A" beer won't do hahahahaha Do love the lyrical speeches, nice break from the average sailor on youtube.

[@AdventureNow]

Maybe a wee dram or two🥃🥃 to chase down the beer 😉 Thanks so much for watching and your kind words!

[@obiwanfisher537]

@@AdventureNow That's more how I like it. Love largs, beautiful place with the promenade and everything. One of the first locations I ever sailed in scotland, before I was more on the southcoast/south east and across the channel. The clyde was just a summer paradise with all the lochs and the protection from harsh weather, and there always was an anchorage for any wind or swell and never far apart. True mecca of (champagne) sailing.