Is This Extreme Enough? | Boat Life in the French Canals

2019 saw France experience its hottest June since records began. The French media dubbed it "an extreme weather event" a "killer heatwave" & warned people to stay indoors. We however had no choice than to motor through it and try to find some respite from the ever increasing temperatures on our boat. The conditions are insane and with no AC, we are suffering. With no prospect of cooling down, we make a break for the Atlantic ocean and try and cover as many miles as possible.
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[@gbsailing9436]

Great to see the other side of life here in the canals, however, I'm not sure I'd like to dive on the prop in that water every time she fowls. So what's happening with looking for the perfect catamaran? Have you looked at any other makes that you like? Are you any closer to buying one? If you get one, how do you propose to come back and do these canals within the next 10 years? Any thoughts on those questions?

[@sailingrubyrose]

@@gbsailing9436 hey mate, we're running two series in tandem: our vlogs, which are set in France and show our journey through the french canals and the Atlantic coast of France; and our Catamaran review series. We alternate episodes every week. Check out our Catamaran review series here kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpKUdoB-ebhraac We'll be announcing our decision re: our next boat in the new year. Cheers!

[@gbsailing9436]

@@sailingrubyrose OK I see. I voted in the first round of videos. Wasn't aware that you had two series happening. I'll have to check that out. Did you post the costs of the channel set up for dropping the rigging etc. within one of the series? Fair winds, buddy. P.S. do I ned to subscribe to both? Thank you for taking the time to reply.

[@sailingrubyrose]

GB Sailing no worries! Both series are on our channel so no need to subscribe to both. We’re going to be doing a Q&A in a few weeks on the canals and will include lots of info like costs and logistics etc etc.

[@antoinedescours2459]

Hi. I just saw today your review of the 510 Privilège. I'm working as a carpenter in the Privilège shipyard in Les Sables-d'Olonne. I've appreciated your comments on the job we are doing

[@sailingrubyrose]

Wow, you guys are doing an amazing job Antoine! Thanks for the comment!

[@MrZrryan2]

Keep up the good work Antoine !!

[@GaryMCurran]

Antoine, I'm in no way able to afford any kind of boat, even a canoe right now, but if I was, Privilege tops my list. I watch Sailing Zatara, and they have a 585 which despite it's age, is in gorgeous condition. Above, I liked a 445 to Nick and Terysa which again, despite it's age, seems to be in wonderful shape. Privilege is the top, and only Catamaran, on my list when I win a big lottery and can afford to buy one. :)

[@antoinedescours2459]

By definition privileges are not for everybody. There's no oïl in the ground here neither but if wealthy texans continue buying sumptuous boats from our shipyard I will be able to seriously consider a TRICAT20 french built trimaran kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKLHmqWIfbWNl7M

[@philgray1023]

Hey Antoine, I love the timber work in my Feeling. It still looks like new after 17 years. Phillipe Harle was a master designer too.

[@JimKJeffries]

We had an extensive canal system here in Ohio, then with trains it was abandoned. In my life parts of it have been restored to a walk/bike path. Seeing France maintain theirs, & improve it helps me to see clearly the mistakes made here. Thanks for sharing & enjoy your travels.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Cheers Jim! The french are justifiably very proud of their canals- it’s great to see the bike paths along the canals as well. Thanks for commenting!

[@waynemcphail7825]

What a wonderful view of the canals like no one else has done. Wonderful perspective.

[@sailingrubyrose]

thank you so much mate,

[@111-w9d7y]

Thank goodness I live in Switzerland, where our summer can be hot, but spring, autumn and a freezing winter are delightful. Interesting video. Thanks for sharing.

[@thewedword]

Ok Terysa, after all of that jumping, running, climbing, roping.....you're the "Lock Ness Misses" for sure. Thanks for the beautiful landscape and a totally different view of France....until next week...peace ✌ Nick, I sure hope you dont have to get in "that" ugh, water to fix anything! Dig out that full wetsuit buddy.

[@sailingrubyrose]

yeah, wait until next week mate.

[@barryjones8842]

Probably the best matched pair in the sailing Vlog bunch. You guys obviously take a great deal of enjoyment in each others company - and that is a good thing! keep on keeping on and another "Congratulations" on the upcoming nuptials!

[@sailingrubyrose]

thank you so much

[@campingboy9213]

It tough watching this video and feeling sorry for you. Its currently - 35c here. A huge congrads on the engagement. As always, thankyou for the joy you share via your videos. Safe travels.

[@Mandurath]

When in bad heat with no ac, might consider a misting bottle. Just cheap spray bottle that sprays a mist, spray exposed areas and it will help cool you down. Especially if there is a breeze or fan. We have fans but no ac, so it's what we use.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Good idea 😊

[@kevincarey1076]

'We got beer, wine and ICE" what more do you need!! Fair winds and following seas Ruby Rose !!

[@sailingrubyrose]

Exactly! Thankyou!

[@scottydubs]

That landscape actually reminds me of the part of the Savannah river where I cruise on my boat. Absolutely lovely!

[@christianjambou8208]

Never seen medieval towns there....

[@brightlight6113]

This is the dream. You all may have the Caribbean, give me my precious Europe.

[@marceld6061]

I grew up in summer heat like that in Canada (yes, it does get that hot in places) with 98 percent humidity to boot. Loved it. I am with Nick. Once you get acclimated to the heat, anything below 30 seems chilly. Bundle up in the blankets and wear that jacket! The only thing taking away from the serene cruise is the sound of the engine churning away below. Which made me ask myself- how is the engine coping with the heat? And then! white smoke! Hope it's not anything serious.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Yes, we had some issues- indirectly related to the heat. Wait til next week's episode to find out! 😊

[@Ihavebeenwatchingyou]

Nick gets cranky when it's cold and Terysa gets cranky when it's hot.

[@sailingrubyrose]

very true that mate.

[@dharleyfan1]

I just came for the "Down Blouse" lol, ooh la la. Terysa gets prettier and sexier all the time. Seriously though, I love watching you guys. I watched you long before you hooked up with the Wynns, and I watched them too, and enjoyed both. But after you guys hooked up, I REALLY loved the chemistry between you two, and I love your filming and editing style. You really make it feel like we are there with you, and welcome to be there. Keep up the great episodes.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thanks so much mate.

[@dharleyfan1]

@@sailingrubyrose Thank You, for always making good content, and for all the laughs.

[@klouism1]

I think the description of challenging is a good description. You take it in stride I commend you. Thank you for the video. Safe travels.⛵

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thanks mate!

[@ianrix4442]

big bloody good effort well done guys

[@sailingrubyrose]

Cheers mate

[@islandendeavor]

Those canals look really nice - like rivers in Texas ... with summer heat to match !

[@romakayak]

From Toulouse going west all the locks are down lock to Castets. Most of them are automated and you can use your boat pole to push the start button and not put any ropes up. I've taken my 50ft cruiser solo along those canals many times.

[@billdonaldson2303]

I can’t get enough of you two. Have you considered doing 7 episodes per week? LOL. Just kidding. Great episode as usual. 👍 ☺️

[@sailingrubyrose]

cheers mate.

[@RexWaldron]

Day 2 looked idyllic until the engine stuff at the end. Cruising under the leafy shade of those trees, surrounded by the beauty of rural France must have been amazing. I trust some chilled rose and beer was consumed at some point!

[@sailingrubyrose]

oh yes mate. a chilled beer or two was consumed.

[@erictaylor5462]

When I was in Death Valley it could get up to 56 degrees easy. It's a dry heat (humidity about 0.25%) but still, it is so hot the air actually hurts where it touches your skin. That hot, it's beyond uncomfortable and starting into the painful territory. Also, you have to be careful, because you are losing a ton of water, even though you feel dry, you are still sweating like crazy, so you need over a gallon of water per day.

[@philgray1023]

Thanks for the video folks. The canals look quite inviting.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Oh they are amazing

[@arthousecreations1]

Great video. I just watched a video from a Canadian sailboat couple that went through the French canals. Must be a trend. Definitely now on the bucket list. A bit concerning that you had to scrap the bottom of your boat on some parts of the canal (If I heard that right, 70 cm!). Can't wait to see more, especially how you overcome some of the challenges, e.g. propeller/engine issues.

[@sailingrubyrose]

On the downstream side of the locks there’s often a sill created by the turbulence from the water gushing out- so the shallow patches don’t last very far and you can just plow through. But yes, big problems in the next episode....

[@vvmmuu]

Looking forward to the headline "Boat sold....new chapter begins." ALL the best. Ps. Love France and your travels.

[@sailingrubyrose]

All in good time 😊

[@nigellucas560]

People travel around the world and say “I wish I could bottle this place up”. In France they do bottle it up and it’s not expensive.

[@sailingrubyrose]

They do indeed

[@Michael-sf5ky]

Love you guys; have especially enjoy your tour of the canals.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Aww cheers mate

[@christopherinman3813]

What an excellent adventure! Can’t wait to see the Atlantic!

[@see4182]

When I had no a/c while living in a tiny hot flat, I would wet a bath towel, wring it out to just damp, and drape it over my body when I wanted to sleep. It wasn't perfect, but it did help get me to sleep.

[@LX450_Adventure]

I have noticed there are two groups of boat owners. (This is all tongue-in-cheek) Those who wear Ray Ban sunglasses and those who don't. Those who wear Ray Ban sunglasses have much nicer boats, and much bigger budgets. Those who don't have boats that barely float and a very small budget. I noticed Nick replaced his Ray Bans with another set. Terysa is always wearing Ray Bans. Each type of sailor is great to watch and brings something different and interesting to their videos.

[@sailingrubyrose]

thanks for the psychology mate :)

[@peterclancy3653]

Good thing for really hot weather is a spray bottle ( any hardware store for a couple of dollars) and just spray your clothes . Uses minimum water and is very effective. I lived in Marble Bar Australia for three years, no a/c. And this place has a world record of 163 consecutive days over 100 degrees F

[@frankd2301]

I imagine doing the canals in an electric canal boat. So beautiful and quiet

[@sailingrubyrose]

That would be amaaaazing.

[@robertjirava942]

Yeah imagine all the extra batteries required and having to swap them after they plate out. Imagine all the extra heat generated on a hot day. Electric is hyped out. Nothing like a trusty diesel that can roll coal on all the eco people as it motors by at 10 knots faster speed

[@56Spookdog]

The summer heat in the California Delta can be extremely hot, we had a brass strip about 2 inches wide on the deck entering the cabin stepping on it once was one time too many.

[@colinboniface194]

If one is reacting to click bait, that says more about the clicker than the erotics of motorboating in the french canal's...LOL Now real click bait is the cat in the freezer scene, from "Bad Boy Bubba", an Aussie physco drama... Now there's a real piece of mentally deranged reality... I've really enjoyed writing this and thank you guys for the delight you bring to my life every time I see you both having so much fun in life...

[@sailingrubyrose]

Cheers mate

[@geoffreylotz3661]

Nice one. guys! Many thanks - much appreciated!

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thanks!

[@SailingLearningByDoing]

Drone footage along those canals and in particular of the aqueduct would have been amazing.

[@sailingrubyrose]

It would have been but France have strict and restrictive drone laws.

[@SailingLearningByDoing]

@@sailingrubyrose ah yeah, true that. I still would have done a sneaky shot or two. I've put plenty of drone footage in my snowboarding videos from france and never had an issue but I'm normally pretty far away from the public while doing that..

[@see4182]

If you keep pinching off the flowering tips of basil, the leaves won't get bitter, and the plant will remain bushier and grow more leaves.

[@sailingrubyrose]

really? thats amazing. thanks

[@Sailor376also]

I hang a towel across the boom when it is a hazard to foot traffic. Hang drying laundry, storm sail, something.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Good idea!

[@dondevine5129]

Nice video thanks

[@ronnchase4872]

I love the color of this editing. Much richer and more 3D ish.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thanks mate

[@luksweam]

LOL at the stereotypic click bait "sailing channel" thumbnail! Really, guys? :D Also, it's only couple of degrees above zero and a freezing rain outside so I appreciate the baking hot radiating from your video, thank you very much.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Mate if we wanted click bait we’d have used a combination of 1.Girl in bikini 2.girl or boy pointing in a horrified way at something (possibly on fire) 3. Dollar signs on the thumbnail 4. A title that has the words nude/naked/boobs in it. Actually, that gives me a good idea for next week’s episode 🤣🤣🤣

[@dantegart4556]

Right? First Nick shows us his “belt” and now this. Where is this channel heading? I better keep watching to find out. :)

[@sailingrubyrose]

I know right? Next week I will be wrapping an otter in pineapple yogurt and cling film while playing the theme tune to Shaft. That’ll screw with the algorithm

[@Neilhuny]

@@sailingrubyrose Otter? 'eee by gum, yower posh. It were 'amster in my day

[@meisbepat]

@@sailingrubyrose well I know how a coffee mess on my desk to clean up. The mental image of that otter is now burned in my head!

[@WaltzTangoFoxtrot1]

Thanis for the canal progress update. Too bad you let your basil go to seed - makes it bitter!

[@sailingrubyrose]

Tasted okay to us! Thanks for the comment!

[@lozzzafilms]

Crikey that looks warm ! Did you have much trouble with Mosquitoes? Great video again thanks for sharing ⛵️

[@sailingrubyrose]

There weren’t that many mossies

[@qkc]

19:23 definitely gonna watch the next episode...

[@Toby_the_Glen]

Dat ass!

[@qkc]

@@Toby_the_Glen Reason to watch the whole channel XD

[@KimujiGold]

I am in the HVAC (AC) industry and the technical terms for temp are; 21-23°C - Comfort, up to 35°C Hot...., >35°C is simply FH!

[@never2oldadventures]

Wow those temps compare to summers here in Texas. The scenery is beautiful. I bet the wines are tasty? Until our courses cross, fair winds and full sails. Jack and Billie never2old adventures

[@sailingrubyrose]

Very tasty wines! Thanks for the comment 😊

[@QBandBookingKC]

Beautiful, thank you

[@bubbagail7450]

How many hours did you put on the motor on this adventure thru the canal's? I'm ready to see Ruby Rose back in the blue water and Terysa back in a bikini. Makes it a lot easier to listen to Nick's rants. LOL :):)

[@sailingrubyrose]

haha mate. about 200 hours

[@AndreasEUR]

I like your intro :D 39 degrees in the shade holy ...... :D THat's so warm.. Are most of your videos 6 months off? (released in december, filmed in june? ) Ps. yes, the thumbnail was a bit clickbaity :P

[@KIMI-xt4eb]

we get 110 f here for a few days here,we live in river, lakes here in 87901 New Mexico USA,,,rest the time is nice,, and we hot springs couple blocks away

[@ppeppefamily]

I watched your tour of the French Canal in Korea. thank you for the beautiful video I am also preparing for a trip along the same route as you. Please tell me the guidebook with maps and canal information. thank you.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Awesome! There's a number of guidebooks based on exactly the canal you're doing. 'Through the French Canals' published by Adlard Coles is a good overview, but we used the 'editions du briel' guides (which are available in english). A good planning website is french-waterways.com. Enjoy!

[@pirateracer69]

Being Canadian, my body does not react well to 49c (desert temps if you ask me). As for everything else, I envy you. Thanks for these great episodes quite out of the ordinary. And nice editing by the way.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thankyou Marc!

[@richardshippful]

In the desert the humidity would be very low, in France the humidity is probably pretty high, so sweat does little to cool you.

[@pirateracer69]

@@richardshippful I completely agree. Humidity IS what makes both hot and cold unbearable. I have been where trees grow no higher than the knee and very scarce (near north pole) and -30c with no wind or humidity under blue sky felt ordinary enough to almost walk in a t-shirt.

[@roycox3701]

There is always the canal route from the netherlands to romania

[@XDEEPTHOUGHT]

Love your vids. This has been a beautiful adventure with you two. Love it, keep up the good work. Kind regards, Dave. PS who does the music for your intro titles?

[@lawrencegleason4666]

Fantastic video!

[@jedi201]

Awesome,awesome just awesome

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thanks mate

[@budsvjourney2919]

Different, Interesting and beautiful canal series (three word viewer discrimination).......thank you.

[@lkm5462]

If your in the shade, take off your hat. Water on your head. Use a bandana that is wet and also suck slices of lime. Don’t let your arms be exposed to sun. Wet your shirts. Hang a wet towel in front of a fan(swamp cooler) and more......

[@SVImpavidus]

👍👍Ant, Cid & the Pooch crew.

[@DailyMyChildhood]

Good adventure & Looks beautiful Canals❤️

[@andrenadeausimard9958]

The trees are amazing!

[@soulmechanic2717]

Excellent.

[@trekkingwithtb742]

this is next level! awesome video

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thank you so much my friend

[@BirdDog.]

Almost 100k subs. I agree it’s not 49. I’m sure the direct sunshine was causing the faulty reading.

[@alicecoppers8980]

Beautiful for us couch sitters...best wishes for the Holidays

[@sailingrubyrose]

thank you.

[@MannyWC]

So dreamy and peaceful ~

[@TropicShade]

I think I would have volunteered to employ myself for free and keep the bar open past 6pm. 49C... are you kidding me? Next time you do this (in 10 years), make sure it is in the fall months!

[@frankmosuch6798]

Despite the 'Out of Time order' of videos, the recent Cat review where a certain young lady was falling in love with a Boats air conditioning system is explained.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Ha! Indeed. 😊

[@steveaustin4600]

hey guys,iam an Adelaide Sth Aussie guy,temp forcast for this week Dec 16th to 20th is in the tops of 46c all week,predicting to break some records,so know how your feel

[@sailingrubyrose]

stay cool my friend

[@jtaylor0727]

I guess it's hot!!!! Lol! Thanks guys!

[@ldirk58601]

Nope, I would die in that heat. It is minus 4 degrees right now in the midwest of the US where I live and I don't like that either! I am a goldilocks type girl and need everything to be just right ;-)

[@briansrensen8736]

Thanks, I enjoy your very inspiring videos, both from the oceans and on the channels. In a couple of your videos you have mentioned the atlantic coast as your favourite. Can you put that into a few words? Which coast shoreline/town do you refer to? Thanks again for the KZbin channel with many good hours of information and inspiration. Brian, DK

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thanks Brian, we love the French Atlantic coast and the islands: Belle Ile, ile de Ré and many many other islands. After that a very close second is Galicia in Spain. We will be sailing it all next season, So you’ll get a good view of the area

[@briansrensen8736]

@@sailingrubyrose Thanks for the fast answer. I´ll look forward to follow your next sailing season. Take care here in the offseason :o)

[@steveharvey1876]

Cheers!

[@gary5831]

Only Mad Dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun!! Which one is Nick? -:)

[@petesheppard1709]

I was genuinely surprised at the heat you experienced. In Birmingham, Alabama, USA, our summer temps in '19 were in the mid-90s F (30s C) and we're on the same latitude as North Africa and the Sahara Desert! Was France getting the extreme heat across the Med from Africa?

[@jasonmushersee]

must be roasting hot down in those locks - no wind. imagine being trapped in there all day +_+ watchout for the sun uv

[@sailingrubyrose]

Thanks mate!

[@Miguel195211]

WORLD Done in a Datsun: Man cooks roast pork in car during Australian heatwave

[@sailingrubyrose]

Didn’t know Datsun were still about 🤣🤣🤣

[@robweiss748]

Lots of weeds on my lake; reverse is standard method to throw junk off the prop.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Yep, we learned that very quickly. Cheers Robert!

[@larryaftertheroad6174]

what sort of bar closes at 6 pm

[@sailingrubyrose]

Well that’s what I thought!!

[@mrpanrucker3754]

Gotta be an old Englishmen as landlord! When i was at school, the newsagent at the top of the road closed for lunch everyday, just when trade picks up and also closed at 5.30pm with a London Underground station almost next door! Just when everybody is returning from work! Ha ha! Also they would only let school kids in one at a time, so we all went elsewhere! They also missed the morning rush by opening at 9am? When they retired, an Asian family took it over, was open 6am till 11pm and made a killing! Logic?

[@paulinebutler5186]

Water depth depends on time of year. springtime preferable for various reasons.

[@sailingrubyrose]

good point. spring would have been better.

[@akbmunsell]

If you had it to do over again would you ship the mast by truck? It seems that the mast has been the biggest complication in negotiating the locks.

[@sailingrubyrose]

Yeah, our first preference was to transport the mast by truck. Unfortunately the dates didn’t line up with the transport company. We’d definitely try and do that next time because, as you say, having the mast on deck was a pain.

[@tbonemc2118]

Do they have to add water to the canals at their highest elevations or are they able to rely on runoff? I know it may have been abnormally hot but the canals do have something the Atlantic will never have. A tree to moor under. Thanks so much for this series as I would never have been able to experience this any other way.

[@sailingrubyrose]

I don’t think they have to pump in water- the canals are fed by the extensive river systems. Glad you’re enjoying the series!

[@roberttorres809]

Your adventures makes me want to sell my house, buy a boat and sail away, but my wife might kill me. Not sure, but I’ll let you guys know how it turns out! 🙄😳😂🤣

[@sailingrubyrose]

Good luck with that mate :)

[@philgray1023]

My neighbour told me he had bought a house next to the golf course on an island and he had an offer on his house already. I asked if Merle was happy with that, and he said, she doesn't know yet. I'll let you know this arvo when I tell her. I heard him snoring on the couch all night.

[@MannyWC]

I'll go! There must be a thread somewhere that is connecting female sailors with male sailors???!!!!

[@AliasJimWirth]

The right boat for the right job. I am thinking you could not do this trip through those canals in a cat. Probably already observed by some astute viewer. Nice vid. Thanks.

[@sailingrubyrose]

pleasure mate. yes indeed. too narrow for a cat

[@M-Swede]

It would be very tough to live in where we live without A/C.

[@sailingrubyrose]

AC would have been really nice!

[@marclang7431]

If you put the thermometer in the oven it will be even warmer. It was not anywhere near 49 degs C. I live there.

[@patrickdaly3173]

Looks like fun 😃

[@sailingrubyrose]

it was pretty awesome mate. You should do it

[@bushcraftohio7320]

hey again guys. I have a question if you get a chance. I see a lot of house boats that live & travel on the canal but... how wide are the canals? are there certain places you can stop on the side & park & stay? do they have designated places for houseboats to stay? great vid. & thx for sharing the adventure

[@sailingrubyrose]

We'll answer all those questions (and loads more) in a Q&A which will be released in a few weeks. Thanks for the questions!

[@jimdavids6708]

Agen is the European capital of prunes, been there many times (as I am a dried fruit trader)

[@sailingrubyrose]

Awesome job! Thanks for the comment!

[@paulsmyers203]

You both seem committed to returning to the French canals. When you do return, what kind of boat do you think you'll take?

[@sailingrubyrose]

Hey mate, we will return at some point and do it in a barge. Big bloody steel one

[@chefevilee9566]

I tell you I love to watch the Canal videos going through the UK also. There is no way I think I could ever pull off doing this. If I could I definitely would. Can you get from the UK to France in the canals? In a smaller canal boat?

[@sailingrubyrose]

You would need a smaller canal boat to go through the English canals (I think). We’d love to do that one day!

[@gbsailing9436]

@Colin Deal Yes 23 kms of channel ...

[@chefevilee9566]

GB Sailing thank you

[@robertmartino2792]

Im new to your channel and have watched several f your older vids. You two seem to have this sailing/voyaging thing down. How do you support yourselves?

[@sailingrubyrose]

Hey mate. We initially started by living off savings and the rent from our apartment. Now we do the KZbin thing full time and so support ourselves with the money from that and Patreon.

[@albertstoraker3928]

How deep is your draught? Did you come through the canal du midi? If yes, how was the depth situation? Considering the same path and would love the feedback.

[@sailingrubyrose]

We draw 80cm with the keel up. We had under a metre of water in some Places

[@albertstoraker3928]

Sailing Yacht Ruby Rose Thanks! I am afraid I will need to re route as I will draw too deep for the Midi. Unfortunate but at least I got to enjoy it through your videos.

[@SirHackaL0t.]

I need to ask a couple of techie questions about your filming. Do you shoot your video footage at 30fps or 25fps? Do you edit your videos at 25 fps or 30fps? Somewhere there’s a mismatch and every time there’s movement I get a stutter every few frames which is typically caused by editing at a different frame rate to the footage. (Your trip looks amazing btw. So jealous). X

[@sailingrubyrose]

The stutter is actually caused by a flaw with the stabilisation of the camera. We have a new camera now, so hopefully the new episodes won’t have the same problem. Thanks for the feedback! Cheers.

[@Singapore1942]

Toughen up! we get that heat in Adelaide every year!, why not dip in the canal, just like the Murray river or some in the UK, i loved swimming in the rivers when a child in the UK including "drains". do they not have cheap evaporation coolers over in the EU?

[@stargazer7644]

Evaporation coolers only work where the humidity is very low.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

Sorry I’m new to your channel also , why in the world would you spend months in the canals with that boat ?? Something I don’t know I’m sure.

[@sailingrubyrose]

For the adventure my friend. It also saves a 2000nm journey against prevailing winds. We had the boat built because it can do that journey with the keel up

[@fletchlives66]

Love it !

[@sailingrubyrose]

cheers.

[@LuluBowenTarot]

I'd suggest your thermometer was correct. I live about 100km north of where you were and we had daily and night temperatures INSIDE with all doors open between 48 and 52 Deg Celcius. Just a point - it has been as hot as this before, Le Monde in Paris debunked the hysteria. It is super hot, but in the 1970's and 1911 it got t mid 50 deg cel. 70 000 odd died in a week just in Paris. I'll also add that mid 40's in summer for about a month is quite normal for us, a whole small freezer just for ice and ice popsicles for the dogs is a normal summer procedure for us... and I'm writing this as it is -2 degrees outside 😒

[@sailingrubyrose]

70,000 died in a week?! This year? Wow. That’s terrible.

[@LuluBowenTarot]

@@sailingrubyrose 70,000 died in 1911 in Paris alone from the heat which lasted for about 3 - 4 weeks, hit 57 on the mercury. France gets very hot, not every year but I'd say every summer we certainly have a three week period in my area in the Lot of 42 to 45 degrees, usually in June. Miserable since it lasts through to 3am or later. Oak trees and shade are a blessing.

[@timlucas4014]

Hi Guys Great series very much enjoyed tagging along on your travels lol Two questions , Do you have to pay for the lock transfers and are they controlled by electric pumps ??? Looking fwd to seeing which cat you guys pick Cheers Tim

[@richardshippful]

Nick how has the stress of navigating the locks effected your and Terysa's relationship. Same question to Terysa. Also have you considered an English canal run (on a canal boat)

[@sailingrubyrose]

We’d love to explore the English canals! And honestly, if our relationship can survive 5 years of living together on a 38ft boat, the stress of a few locks won’t make any difference😊

[@richardshippful]

@@sailingrubyrose For me, the most enjoyable sailing channels are where couples teamwork through the issues involved with sailing. And of course Delos (but that is a whole different vibe)