Garcia Exploration 45: A complete boat tour by Pete Goss

[@tonycross8101]

The word "Hero" is often overused - Not in this case Pete Goss is the real deal, Pete did not "just" rescue Raphaël Dinelli, in a hurricane in the Southern Ocean he turned his boat around, into the storm, effectively ending his race, to go back and rescue Raphaël. In France he is held in very high esteem, rightly so, he was awarded an MBE and the Legion d'Honneur, his opinions on a good boat deserve the utmost respect. I also recommend Pete's excellent book "Close to the Wind" I have never heard of Garcia Yachts, but I certainly have now because if Pete Goss likes it, that matters in my opinion.

[@elitedavidhorne8494]

Wow. I remember this event when it happened. It was on the news for days. Every news program was giving his position and where he was in relation to the French guy that needed picking up. He gave a pretty good endorsement of this boat. I'd buy whatever he's selling.

[@zetetimm]

Well Said. BZ.

[@donc3111]

This guy is naturally, effortlessly interesting imho. I will definately see if his book is in our library as I cannot afford to buy it right now

[@pezpengy9308]

damn straight

[@joeuser2360]

Another source for this story is the book Godforsaken Sea. It's about the 1996-1997 Vendee Globe race where this happened. A gripping story. The fact that Goss chose this boat speaks volumes.

[@christianjiancc]

One of the best boat tours I've ever seen

[@bensouthwell1339]

yea but no shit house on the boat

[@randystrand908]

Agree!

[@vamvra5498]

I am an engineer - this is the type of design I appreciate, smart, safe, reliable.

[@bensouthwell1339]

and very expensive ....very

[@gilleszwinger338]

@@bensouthwell1339 and where is thé pb Thé best has a Price

[@bensouthwell1339]

yep a big price

[@gilleszwinger338]

@@bensouthwell1339 like Always for the best

[@andytaylor97]

What is needed now is for Pete and Tracey to have their own YT channel so we can share the adventure...

[@BettySwollocks13]

What a great speaker, so much better than the dreary monotone buffoons elsewhere, bravo. :)

[@kristianwinkel7724]

also a brilliant author...can highly recommend his book "close to the wind"

[@davidedmundson8402]

That is because he has a great story to tell.

[@baddazzgarage2953]

18 knots while sipping tea is quite impressive! Lovely vessel exstreemly well engineered!! Thanks for the tour!⚓

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks for this feedback! As Mr Goss says, Garcia is a company that (also) takes much care about engineering.

[@jordigracia618]

yow Garcia Yatchs, in 2025 I'm coming to Normandy to order mine the 52' , remember my name ;), I've seen Pete Goss review 100 times and will see 1000 more, wish one day I have his wisdom, knowledge and experience, there's is no real competitors on the market for this well engineered sailors boat. Congrats

[@stinkintoad]

Bucket list boat for sure. The rudder design is awesome.

[@mosca3289]

What a wonderful advocate Peter Goss is for an amazing boat.

[@RuffeVideo]

Thanks! Absolutely fantastic boat presentation!

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks for your very positive appreciation!

[@Sushithekoi]

Wow!! Pete you are a legend! My husband, David has fallen in love with this yacht. Mind you, his love has switched from Deerfoot to Fleming to Nelson to Concordia to Oyster. As a Master Mariner, he has racked up tens of thousands of miles. BUT never before has he woken me up at 6am to tell me he has a NEW favourite yacht. Soooo, I have bought a ticket for tonight's Euromillions and I promise you that if I win, he will be phoning you to buy one. 🤞

[@GarciaYachts_official]

OK, ready for that! Just one point: please tell your father not to phone us before 7:30 am, otherwise there will be nobody at the yard!

[@davidedmundson8402]

A real boat that puts almost all other boat builders to shame. Great presentation as well. Bravo!

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks a lot!

[@talosgb8037]

@@GarciaYachts_official Do these boats have a fractional rig - if so, how do they do without runners?

[@jginmt]

I really enjoyed meeting you two in Annapolis. I know Tracey doesn't like being on camera, but in life, she is a hoot and loved talking to her. The line to get on your boat that looked bran new was always long so I didn't want to take up to much time. It is my dreamboat and hopefully, I have one soon. You met so many people but I bet I am the only one from Montana. Cheers both you and boat are truly lovely.

[@robertjohnbowering]

I was lucky enough to hear Peter deliver a talk some 25 years ago what great bloke. Garcia will make lots of sales as Peter had bought a boat and endorses it.

[@elanthys]

Excellent vid. I visited a GE45 in 2018 in La Rochelle, amazing boat. Truly a class of its own.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks a lot Raphael for your strong interest in Garcia Yachts!

[@ashleylove514]

Producing, filming and editing this piece with Pete and Tracey was a DREAM job on a DREAM boat. This is my first time having a dream boat. It just makes SO much sense.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks Ashley for this nice job!

[@randystrand908]

Thank for producing this wonderful video. Can't tell you how much I (and other of course) appreciate these insights shared so well by Pete!

[@TrailerYacht]

Thank you Pete & Tracey for sharing a glimpse of your beautiful Pearl. She is a remarkable yacht. Kind regards, Gavin & Amanda.

[@attilat8879]

WoW, I have just seen THE ULTIMATE boat review. Best 45 out there no doubt about. Congrats Pete, couldn't had chosen a better one, THANKS for showing! (Maybe only a double cockpit table is missing, instead of the single one in center)

[@CheersWarren]

I followed Pete way back in his '40' days and the crazy cat that broke up snd many more? So glad you have been ably to get through and get to enjoy so exotic places you only sailed by before. Lovely yacht, sign me up! If only ! Cheers and continued success Warren

[@Driv200mph]

Wow! You just took weeks and weeks of researching sailing yachts and made it all a waste of time. Ha! Absolutely fantastic review. Thank you for sharing your home. I learned so much and you probably saved me a ton of frustration with all the “pearls” of wisdom and engineering. Really enjoyed all the little details that make your boat truly unique and the happiness and safety you have with a boat that serves you. Thank you.

[@Johnonayacht]

Pete has been my hero since the Vendee. When i push off on the Vendee I hope I can be the kind of racer Pete is

[@mysticsailor9]

very glad to see such an endorsement of centreboards.. Really is the best of both worlds..except for the additional cost

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Centreboards are effectively a fully proved concept for demanding blue water cruising projects. Thanks!

[@brettagostini2732]

My dream. But, alas, I'm only an elementary school teacher. The cost of such a beautifully designed boat is something I can barely comprehend.

[@samus4799]

Half a million, give or take 50k depending on options. Unsure if that is new or used.

[@rabukan5842]

Incredible boat! Efficient, durable and beautiful. Thanks for the tour! One can dream...

[@GarciaYachts_official]

We agree!

[@evangatehouse5650]

So many nice details. I love the windlass locker. Very well thought out Garcia!

[@barnybrogan7850]

I had a pint with Pete years ago. The cheeky Norwegian sailing lad I was hanging around with at that time said to me "I'm gonna ask Pete for sponsorship to continue sailing etc hes in that pub over there come on." So we went and he did. Pete laughed and opened his wallet pulled out two twenties and gave them to him. Ahh brilliant. Yeh what a bloke.

[@nathong3229]

What a great guy, and a beautiful boat - Thanks for showing us around

[@cliveputtock4295]

A lovely tour of your yacht Peter. Enjoy the world at a more leisurely pace. Hi to Tracy. All the very best.

[@wolfganghager8321]

It was great to see Pete, who deserves the best, get the best. Congratulations also to Garcia, which clearly sets a new standard for other designers.

[@HammerRocks]

Well presented. Pete should get a commission for articulating the features and benefits of the this boat really well. Well done.

[@MrBrewzr]

She’s a beautiful vessel, my dream boat really. You’re living the dream, so awesome.

[@MrGreatIsraeli]

Absolutely amazing, wonderful, and complete. Nothing else needs to be said about this yacht.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Mike Michaelov Thanks a lot, happy you enjoyed it!

[@puertola7186]

I understand that with this centerboard boat, you do not lower the righting moment unlike the lifting keel ones when they keels are in lifted position. But the real issue is, when you build the ballast in the hull like in this boat, the ballast is not as deep as the lifting keel ones (when down) hence the righting moment is already lower when you need it most, like in the middle of high seas? This is a question...

[@CSchaef02]

What a phenomenal delivery of a presentation. I envy his knowledge, and that boat would be perfect for me

[@Anand_KL]

Without a doubt the best review I've ever seen on KZbin of any.Boat. Excellent. Thank you. And yes, the presentation is wonderful. The ease at which he talks ,clearly is by someone with years of experience.

[@davidballard8710]

Super film. Talented, seemingly effortless presentation. Avoided jargon throughout. Deeply envious! Thanks for sharing such a great tour of your home!

[@GarciaYachts_official]

David Ballard Thanks a lot for your enthusiastic comment!

[@ZoneTvMedia]

Thank you sir for inviting us into your home. Aluminum really is the way to go. I hear these boats are quite quick for what they are.

[@anthonypropst1818]

Impressed with the training concept. Good job.

[@Fisklina]

Great tour of an amazing yacht by a true legend. A seal of approval and mark of quality if there ever was to have Pete Goss as a customer. I've been drooling over one of these for years hoping to one day be able to afford one and then sail it till the end of my days.

[@Clickumentary]

Wow so impressed with every detail. Looks like a wonderful yacht.

[@silvanomuzic4544]

Pete Goss, one of my idols, I was crying several times during i was reading his book and how he saved Raphael Dinelli...if he says the boat is greatit must be...! Thank you for emotions and have a good wind...

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks yo you Silvano!

[@rimasmeleshyus6545]

Great video many thanks. Warm greetings from the garden island of Kauai

[@davidc6510]

What a fantastic boat! Definitely a dream boat for sure. I saw a tour of a Garcia 52 and it looked amazing as well. Thanks for the tour!

[@dred311]

Appreciate videos like this that really go through the working details of a boat.

[@jonnybravo007]

Everything about this is amazing: Pete and his perspective, and definitely the intricately designed and masterfully engineered sailboat.

[@adrikoko9705]

Pete, I really enjoyed your very detailed tour around your Garcia 45. Looking after so many sailboats of this stylish, this one became my dream now... However, even dreaming costs money. I can't keep up with my lottery tickets ;)

[@tomtom6319]

Read your books long ago and think your definitely doing life right. Thanks for posting this as I’m in that mindset now being the big 60! Sail on Pete!!

[@ZLOBNIKE]

Première fois que je regarde un boat tour en entier. First time i'm seing the whole boat tour video.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Merci ! Nous avions une version de 4 minutes mais celle-ci, de 17 min, s’imposait ! - Thanks, we also had a 4 min version but we all felt better with that one (17min)! BR

[@official_dplanet]

So many gems of knowledge! I just learned more about the reality of liveaboard blue water sailing in 15 mins, than I have in months of watching other channels.

[@lonewolfbackcountry3734]

My dream boat!! An absolute beauty.

[@dwk8081]

This is the Best rundown of a Boat I have every heard. Wonderful!

[@boonwahphua2246]

Loving the 45. It is my dream boat!

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks for this input!

[@larryboles629]

A very interesting and informative video. Pete Gross does an incredible "owner review." Thank you for a truly epic video!

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks for your very positive appreciation!

[@hendrenell4378]

I really enjoyed this video. Thank you

[@koruoceanvibesproject7510]

That must have been one of the best boat tours i have seen. What a fantastically designed vessel and brought to us with so much charm. Well done and thank you for sharing! 🙌🏽

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks for this feed back!

[@sasfish1966]

Great review mate. Nice to see folks that are keen and knowledgeable. The two are not exclusive nor are they usual.

[@Ricovandijk]

Magnificent yacht! Wow!!!

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks a lot!

[@wesanderson7918]

Thanks for sharing Pete. She's absolutely lovely and an amazingly well thought out vessel. Cheers and safe travels on Pearl!

[@aronszucs579]

At 3:20 you can see the La Vagabonde on the left (judged by the logo), that being said, wonderful boat and presentation!

[@jonnybravo007]

Good eye.. Annapolis maybe?

[@hthring]

Yup

[@AndreasDuessca]

Nicely spotted.

[@animal494]

Absolutely fantastic video

[@stevenwalker232]

Incredible boat, incredible job explaining it!

[@thegoodwood.71]

I've been waiting for a video like this for so long thank you

[@tomtiernan8134]

Great looking boat. Had never heard of this make before. Smooth sailing.

[@andreasweber5638]

my dream boat ever since from day one it’s been launched.

[@GaryARahn]

Same here.

[@jonhignite]

What an amazing boat

[@pekka75]

Fantastic video! Fantastic presentation! Much love from Norway 💕🇧🇻

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Per Erik Wennberg : Thanks a lot!

[@pekka75]

@@GarciaYachts_official ⛵👍

[@robertgough508]

Brilliant review! I want one. Centreboard and lifting keel is a lightbulb moment!

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks for this feedback! Centreboard + shaped aluminum hull are some of the decisive choices that make Garcia Yachts different.

[@AthelstanEngland]

@@GarciaYachts_official are the Southerly yachts lifting keel... I think they are. Not sure I fully understand the difference. I have a hinged centre board but it's on a 12ft dinghy!

[@ashhavoc]

one of the best boat reviews I have ever seen, loved it, learnt heaps, thank you

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks to Pete Goss you mean! Happy you enjoyed this content. BR

[@michaelwalsh3462]

Entertained and educated in the same review of a beautiful boat! Thanks Pete! And thank you Garcia for fueling my dreams!

[@zeilgenot]

So much experience which reflects in the many new, practical and safe ideas. Great!

[@peterthepilot]

Thanks for the detailed walk-through and for posting, was just @BOOT only saw the 52 and am really interested in the 45. What a brilliant design!

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks for your interest on Garcia Yachts! For sure the GE 52 was successfull during @Boot2020. Best regards

[@gavinlee2742]

Wow Pete Goss, remember his book and especially the phrase "Time spent having a cup of tea is rarely wasted". What a great boat and review. Room for guests you say Pete?...

[@magiscichoam]

An absolutely brilliant presentation. It’s arguably the best I’ve ever seen. Thank you ever so much. Bravo.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Glad you enjoyed it! Pete Goss is a really good speaker for sure.

[@anubisplaying]

That's such a good tour, very informative and filled with experience! I loved it.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MikeFisher70]

Thank you, you've taught me a lot! It's a beautiful yacht! I watched this and then realized I'm parked just down the row from Pearl where I'm working on a Pearson 27.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks Mike!

[@gregoryian108]

Excellent, thank you for taking the time to review this Pete. You take the phrase: "From the horses mouth" to another level. - Respect.

[@gregsage1605]

I think this may have been the most convincing and best review I have ever seen on a yacht. Nicely done.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks a lot Greg! For real Pete Goss is a very convincing person in general ;-)

[@carmas54]

Without a doubt the best boat ever

[@GarciaYachts_official]

carmas54 Thanks for trusting our sailing yachts that much!

[@bensouthwell1339]

no that honor goes to the Ark

[@vincentjohnson1015]

This is DEFINITELY my choice,,,,Just an AMAZING Boat,,,EXCELLENT presentation also.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks !

[@JensSz]

Amazing boat and my new dream yacht.

[@forward_ever_ever2595]

What a presentation. The boat is indeed a beauty in its exterior & its workings. I would imagine a sailor would truly appreciate every aspect of this. A non-sailor like myself truely enjoyed the detail in your presentation...well explained

[@x049pig]

A review that can be trusted.

[@paulkent2840]

Beautiful boat very enthusiastically explained with personal anecdotes which makes it all that much more interesting, you are a very lucky couple, thank you for letting us mere mortals into your world briefly.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Many thanks!

[@T2PTVSailingOnDemand]

WE LOVED making this boat tour with the Garcia team and Peter/Tracey! At the dock, on the water, the confidence, story and soul of the boat and its owners was palpable. Can't wait to do it again soon.

[@klemenprezelj]

Loved your tour and experiences with this boat. Great boat.

[@autonomous_collective]

Thank you for sharing. Well done.

[@barkerk100]

Excellent advert. My favourite boat.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Not an advert, but the combined effect of a very good, passioned speaker and a talented video team!

[@nearlyzero9849]

Best boat tour and analysis on youtube period. And clearly a brilliant sailboat.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks!

[@MrPromarine]

Good to see you enjoying your boat Pete. Met you at Soton with Julian just before you set off. My cat arrives end of Feb. Atb Stuart

[@viajarMOTO]

Amazing yacht! Thanks for a wonderful review.

[@KarenCooley]

Thoroughly enjoyed this tour. So detailed and just easy to listen to. Thank you, Pete!!

[@marcelolinhares8233]

What a fantastic boat,and what a great speaker! Congratulations! Good winds!

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Thanks a lot! Good wind to you.

[@fenderthevan5346]

Absolutely, this is for sure, my dream boat to live 24/7!!

[@boristrbojevic7541]

Such a good and honest presentation. All praise for presenter and "Garcia"

[@josepmariaserracasademunt9139]

Very well explained, thanks for such interesting review Mr. Goss.

[@GarciaYachts_official]

And thank you Josep for your positive comment

[@matthewsmith4391]

What a great review. Thank you.

[@coffeytnmilk]

Really superb review. The coverage material and format is best in class.

[@markhwl8345]

Many thanks for the incredible video Pete, really appreciated

[@sfopaladin2661]

Just an amazing tour by a fantastic guy. May God bless him.

[@keithrjoseph9528]

Probably the best yatch review I've seen. Thank you. It would be interesting to see Garcia release a model with an electric engine which would be a game changer as the yacht appears to generate surplus electricity

[@GarciaYachts_official]

Keith R Joseph : Thanks a lot for your very positive input. Pity you didn’t come in Boot Düsseldorf where a GE 52 with an Oceanvolt electric propulsion system was shown! Come and visit her in our shipyards in Cherbourg (France)! Best regards.

[@tomriley5790]

@@GarciaYachts_official best reply ever :-)!