Getting Afloat with Nick Gates, Episode 11, Channel Crossing

[@rasheedmasthan6779]

Beautiful Boat

[@OwlOfNivica]

Just found this series. Work of art, amazing footage, invaluable knowledge. As someone who can’t get enough of the age of sail, this is truly a gift, thank you!

[@laxmannate07]

This

[@grahamhyde6023]

Really enjoyed 11 episodes. I have lived abroad for along time with no internet so was not aware of this series. Thanks for posting.

[@Mile3500]

14:04 Could that thumb have been sneakily hiding a slightly out-of-date almanac?

[@rodgermathews1178]

I'm enjoying your videos very much, both as a boatbuilder & sailor (novice-class on both).

[@Leighbuoy]

Great series Nick....but would love to see it in higher resolution!!

[@seanicky]

Hi Paul, these are the only tapes in existence, they are VHS, and fifteen years old. They won't get any better! watch it on a small screen (phone/laptop) and it's fine!

[@jamesbloomfield7441]

1:14 hahaha Ralph Harris impression

[@rattytattyratnett]

Would it have been possible to put a clear finish on the hull to show the wood?

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

If only you knew about a certain painter and entertainer back then...made me chuckle.

[@seanicky]

FrenchAM100... Yes, I watched it agsin yesterday and thought...... eeek!

[@philipritson8821]

Nick Gates Be grateful you didn't walk towards the boat under cover in another episode and go. "Now then, now then, now then. What have we here? Nick'll fix it!"

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

Loving the old tesco carrier bags. They didn't cost 10p each lol

[@seanicky]

Three more, plus the original first 'audition', if you can bear it!

[@TheFlyingPlectrum]

Guess the almanac was out of date hence thumb over the last digit! ;-)

[@seanicky]

Buck Turgidson, Yes I noticed that, though I can't remember why we covered it. Probably to make the show with no date reference, as Discovery always plan to repeat shows over and over again.

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Are the any more episodes Nick? Getting withdrawal symptoms already....

[@fernandofert9960]

Greetings from south Brazil. Enjoying your sailig videos rery much. How old are they?

[@seanicky]

Hi Fernando, we made these in 2002, I think! regards, Nick.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

Crossing courses with a tanker ship... bear off on your port tack and pass astern. I never feel comfortable crossing ahead of a larger vessel

[@AndysEastCoastAdventures]

DSC must have been fairly new when this was filmed?

[@seanicky]

Sailing S/V Harley Quinn Essex, UK. Yes, I think it had been around a couple of years. N

[@Leighbuoy]

Ah! that would explain it, I had no idea! Are you still involved with old and interesting boats?

[@seanicky]

Paul Mullings, yes! here...facebook.com/classicyachtservices/

[@PaulAnthonyDuttonUk]

This is a lovely series but why the 4:3 format? Is it an old production?

[@lameduck3630]

Was this the 70's?

[@seanicky]

2005

[@lameduck3630]

@@seanicky do you still have the boat?

[@Lawiah0]

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