IS THIS OUR BIGGEST MISTAKE YET!! / Atlas

In this episode 199 we continue our passage South from Ballina on the East coast of Australia. We decide to stop over in
Port Macquarie after sailing over night but encounter dangerous conditions at the Macquarie bar.
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[@Sailing_Antrice]

Sorry to hear about your Mum lads, I hope she makes a good recovery. One more thing… if you ever decide to make a Sailing Brothers cookbook…. Don’t!

[@nikibunga5168]

😂

[@jamesa7506]

😂👍

[@vickyburton7719]

😂😂

[@TheSailingBrothers]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@Sailing_Antrice]

@@TheSailingBrothers you are both great sports, I can’t do the Patrion thing as I have my own boat to pay for but if you come to the Isle of Wight on one of your trips - the beers are on me!

[@thomasplower367]

Your mom is recovering well from her surgery, which is great news. Since you're currently sailing around the world and in Australia, I think it might be a good time to take a break, fly home from Sydney, and spend some time with her in Wales. It’d mean a lot to her and be incredibly therapeutic for everyone.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

That is a very good idea Thomas 👊👊😎

[@martinbowskill5511]

Agree good advice Marty Qld Australia

[@jamesa7506]

I am truly grateful that I was able to be with my mom when she passed away. She was given 6 months to live after going to the hospital because she was feeling ill and turned out she had congestive heart failure (a leaking valve that the doctors were unwilling to operate on because of her age and stability). We only have one mom, fellas, it's worth it to go and visit with her and all the better if she's just fine. I pray for you and your mom ,my friends. ✝️🇺🇲🙏

[@TheSailingBrothers]

This is why we are flying home to see family later this month ✌️👊. Sorry to hear about your mum 😔

[@Boatgeniesofwashington]

Don't worry brothers if you had to fly home for your mum then all your fans will be right here supporting you and waiting for updates love your videos you bring great joy to us and the sailing community and we want mind a bit if you had to take a break and go see mommy

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you so much for your kind words. 🙏 If we do fly home we will continue to film it will be a being home special video 😁

[@davigbrookes3193]

By far the best sailing vlogs on KZbin. Keep it up lads!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Wow, thanks! 🙏

[@francesmay393]

The leading light is white. It’s a ISO light with red and green sectors each side. At sea come in on the compass bearing of the leading line given on the chart. On that bearing sail into harbour until the white light is in sight and keep on course. If it light turns red you are too far to port turn to stb to bring you back to white. If it turns green you are too far to stb bring it back to white keeps you on the safe leading line. This is safer than using gps. Sounding and gps are used as backup. Use navionics tide and current to see times, direction and speed of water in estuary to work out the safe passage and depth over bars etc.

[@pascalprevost5626]

Exact. Too much GPS and not enough « sens du marin ». Prières pour votre maman. Don’t give up. ❤

[@TheSailingBrothers]

You are right to Francis. Now we have to hard time to think about it and read the comments it's the white light we should have come in on.

At 19 .50 you say its a three sector light red , yellow ( white ? ) and green . You came in on the green . surely its the middle sector ( white ) that is safe water ? Green puts you to to starboard of the channel . For example Dartmouth UK you would be on the rocks if you followed green on entering . also on the rocks if you followed red . Happy new year from Devon great sailing from you two ..

[@SimonH-s5c]

You are correct. That light has a white sector with green on starboard side and red to port. It’s a very narrow angle to starboard due to the northerly breakwater so by staying in green the boys were fortunately never far from the intended bearing to safely cross. There are also lead lights on the approach as a secondary check. Might also be prudent to throw the washboards in and pop on the lifejackets too while crossing. That bar is a tricky one for sure. It’s one that I’ve aborted from the seaward side in the past and pushed on for Coffs.

@@SimonH-s5c Good reply . I was concerned that viewers would carry forward the idea that green means safe sector . Traffic lights green means go ! but certainly not at sea . That Bar does certainly look difficult . In Devon where I am Salcombe lifeboat was lost on the Bar . So they are not to be underestemated . Bythe way those two are great sailors .

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Now we think about it you are correct. It should have been the white light to follow. It all makes sense now ✌️

[@PaulBKal]

Do you not have a cruising guide? At least buy a subscription to Zulu Offshore so you don’t have to wing it coming across these incredibly dangerous river bars. Port Macquarie bar is one of the dodgiest, along with Ballina, and with lots of boats lost on them, they’re not to be taken lightly. Generally you don’t approach them from straight outside as that’s precisely where the river current drops silt and sand to create the bar when the current slows after it leaves the constrained banks of the river. But every bar is different and you need accurate up to date information, which is available in pilot guides and the local marine rescue agency.

[@dracey1778]

Thanks!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you so much Dracey

[@andrewbrown2063]

Hi guys, thanks for the heads up on navionics leading lights. I recommend that rather than winging it it is better if you put an hour into writing a passage plan fir each passage before heading out, including a pencil stretch of the harbour, the shallows, rocks, landmarks and the transits and lead lines; not to mention the tides; it’s best to cross bars at slack high water, and even then to be wearing life jackets. Good luck, and thanks for your honesty in showing your mistakes.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks for the advice, we’ll keep it in mind for next time! We made some mistakes but learned lessons 😉

[@JJ-sq9sy]

Sorry to hear about Mum. Mums are precious. Please pass on our best wishes and all speed to a full recovery. Will be thinking of you both and the Family.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We have passed on all the best wishes thank you so much 🙏

[@nikibunga5168]

Well done again, we can all make mistakes but thank God you turned it around, hope your Mum recovers well

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you kindly

[@mandyshea7874]

Hope your mum gets better soon. I expect she is thinking about you two too and are so proud of you handling stress like you do. The entrance to the bay was hair raising I felt sick watching it and am so glad you are both safe. You kept your cool and trusted each other and can support each other. You both need a beer now to relax and give each other a hug. Love to you both and your mum and family. Xxx

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She is a lot better now thank you. The bar entrance was pretty sketchy to say the least. We certainly learn some lessons that day 👌😉😉

[@barneyscott8634]

Thanks

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@KevinPotts-lc7gu]

Love and prayers for a fast and full recovery for Mum. Thanks for sharing your story

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you very much Kevin

[@jamesisepic6162]

Just watched your video before I trudge off to work! Hope your mum gets better soon!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you 🙏

[@richardcoggins739]

I’m glad to hear that your mom is recovering. She will be in my prayers.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She is nearly back to full health 👊

[@darrylfury9527]

Hope your Mother gets well soon.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you she is on the mend 🙏

[@JohnRyan-f2n]

I pray your mum recovers from her experience, good luck on the rest of your voyage.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Much appreciated 👍👍

[@scottanderson3406]

I'm glad your Mom is doing better ! You guy crushing it !

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She is nearly back to full health thank you 🙏

[@jimhenry9082]

Boys, I love the fact you're still quite nervy even though you've sailed acrosss the world!!!! What a good advert for wannabee's. Myself and my twin have sailed 40+ years and still are cautious/careful... So far, no dramas.. Keep it up and enjoy. The UK is crap so don't hurry back.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

It pays to be cautious. Being overconfident can get you in trouble. We still get nervous when the sun goes down on passage. Something about sailing at night in the pitch black 😯

[@churchofthegreenflipflop2436]

God bless your mum 🙏… Hope she recovers and is home soon.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She is back home now and on the mend

[@churchofthegreenflipflop2436]

@ ❤️

[@SVZ-hj9fp]

Sorry to hear about your mum. Yes family is the most important. Luke should have gone to say hello to the pretty lady 🥰

[@TheSailingBrothers]

He was too scared 🤣🤣

[@SVZ-hj9fp]

@TheSailingBrothers I bet he regrets it now. What's the worst that could happen. A polite exchange. Don't be scared, be brave!

[@triciamcmillan9846]

Hi guys, I’m sorry to hear about your mum. It’s hard being away from family when things like that happen. It’s good to hear she’s on the mend now. OMG that was one hairy entrance at Port Macquarie!!! Oh, and thanks for the time saving tip about unwashed potatoes……😅

[@TheSailingBrothers]

It was a pretty hairy entrance. Thanks for your kind words 🙏. Who needs to wash potatoes anyway 🤣🤣

[@GH02-o_o]

with what you guys have done, you'd think nothing would scare you, but it goes to show how much you both have ultimate respect for the sea

[@TheSailingBrothers]

It can quickly go very wrong. The ocean demands such respect

[@mikeh1404]

That was a scary entry - well done 👍

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks Mike 😄

[@MysticBarefoot]

Iluka is nice on the Clarence River, can also go upriver

[@evewilkinson9653]

Sorry to hear about your Mum guys. I hope she makes a full recovery.❤

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you very much Eve 🙂

[@suzannechance5876]

Hope your mum continues on her recovery. Happy New Year Lads!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Cheers, Happy New Year to you too!

[@glennbrown1961]

Lads...wash the bloody spuds using salt water. You are surrounded by the stuff. You don't want to be cooking in mud! No telling what you might catch. I always peel store bought spuds cos you never know what they have on them. Happy new year. Cheers and G'day from Tasmania

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Good point, never thought of that. 😂 Happy 2025

[@davidstanley5298]

Great video Lads all the best for your mum so KRO if you need to get back to the UK we are here to help you

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks David. We are actually planning to fly back later this month 😄

[@terenceacton5803]

Tasty approach to the port.😱Nice that you admitted you made a mistake, every day is a school day and others can learn from your experience. Safe sailing and hope your Mum gets better

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Everyday is a school day on the ocean 🌊

[@markclifton14]

Sorry to hear about your mum. Hope she recovers really soon. Australia is looking nice. Nice piece of sailing into the harbour. Well recovered. 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She is on the mend back home thank you Mark 👊

[@CapeCodTrainTodd]

That bar crossing was such a scary moment that I had to put down my pepper, onion, salami with pizza sauce on sour dough grilled alouette cheese samich and hold on to the edge of my chair with both hands! 😄 I'm so glad you made it and that your Mum is on the mend.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We are glad your samich is safe 😄 🤣🤣

[@CapeCodTrainTodd]

@@TheSailingBrothers Me Too, It was BIG YUM! 😃😁

[@davidmcarthur4749]

always well done lads...get home though for a few weeks ...see mum...I wish her very well, and better health , for the herself and the family...happy new year

[@TheSailingBrothers]

It's a great idea to pop home and spend some time with loved ones 😜

[@jonrussill255]

Well done lads, another exciting episode. It's really interesting to see how you handle these bar crossings. All the best to your Mum for a good recovery.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We do lots of research on the bars we enter but this one caught us off guard 😔

[@sheilamorrison1954]

Dont beat yourselves up for making a mistake. Applaud yourselves for correcting it before it was too late. It just shows how good you are really.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you very much 👍

[@davidamiller4965]

Sorry to hear about your mum I hope all goes well with her and thanks for your videos it's so entertaining

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you, she is recovering well 🙏

[@WildWoodlandsSW]

Nice to find you guys,really enjoyed the video. Wishing your Mum a good recovery,and look forward to follow your travels. Best wishes from Devon Uk.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks so much! 👍

[@gr3398]

Thanks for showing how you sail. Praying for your Mom❤

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She is doing great thank you 🙏

[@snowyowl539]

Sorry to hear about your mum . Hope she is better now . That looked a bit scary going into that harbour x

[@TheSailingBrothers]

It was quite a sketchy entrance. Mum is feeling better now thank you snowy

[@JokerXL]

You’re going to have so much fun getting back up north!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Yes we know the Great Eastern current

[@sailingsheriff3349]

So sorry to hear about your mum, hope by the time you get this she is well and out of hospital. Bad news loosing your water and ripping the sail is again. They must have been some waves. Atlas looks after you well. You certainly know how to make an entrance, I’m glad you learned how to do it now you’re in. You won’t forget McQuarry .

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Mum is nearly back to full health now thanks Roy 🙏. We certainly did make an entrance into port Macquarie 🤣🤣

[@gustavomedellin1466]

if you use the auto routing feature on Navionics it will show you the best approach.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Will give that a go 👍

[@andypennybrown6848]

Sorry to hear about mum, you are in my prayers 🙏

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you Andy. She is nearly back to normal now 👊

[@robertbailey2342]

Thats enough to make your pants pucker!! Much love for your mother an pray she recovers well!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

💩 nearly 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@greghall14]

Sorry to hear about your mum guys, but i hope by now she is well on the mend? Also, another bloody awesome video.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She is doing much better thanks 🙏

[@PeterFraser-w8j]

At least you did back out and reset your course. Best regards to your Mum ❤️👍😎

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Yep it's a tricky one, she is doing really well thank you 👍

[@d2ark73]

Sending your mum all my love fellas wishing your mum full and quick recovery

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@philgibbs5270]

Just goes to prove, even after doing some research, picking the wrong route into a harbour can lead to disaster. The good thing is that your sixth senses work really well. Not the first time it’s kicked in and definitely helps keep you out of trouble. Nice job yet again 👍🏻⛵️😎

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We knew we were on the wrong path and made corrections early enough to avoid disaster. It's always a learning day 😃

[@clivefox8638]

Great job crossing that tricky bar into Port Maquarie Hoping your mum is recovering well

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks so much for your concern. She is doing well 👍

[@mickyszilagyi7864]

Great vid boys...hope mum gets well soon.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you Micky 🙂

[@MarkGovier]

We're glad your mum is recovering. That was a nice bar entrance. Cool. You did fine, spotted the mistake early and started again. 🎉

[@TheSailingBrothers]

It's a good job we are experience to sailors 🤔🤣🤣

[@pageant1fd]

Thanks boys for sharing and a speedy recovery is wished for your mum.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks so much 🙏

[@stagman244]

Sorry to hear about your Mum lads - its very difficult when you're so far away... I really hope she's on the mend now. Boy, that was a scary approach - I can't believe how calm you both were "can you put the camera down now Ad..." It reminded me of when we went into Lowestoft on our Day Skipper course - that was a right rollercoaster of a ride...!! Hopefully going back out will be much better.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She is on the mend now and it is difficult sometimes being so far away from home. It's important to remain calm in a situation like that I wanted to carry on filming 🤣🤣

[@MarthaStone-j5q]

Wish’n a quick recovery for y’all’s mom. That was a scary heading into the anchorage. But Sailing Brothers handled it!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

That's why we're called the sailing Brothers 😁

[@katywehavetoloveeachother]

Sorry about your Mum guys, I hope she recovers and gets well soon. Australia is something else ❤❤

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you very much 👍👍

[@katywehavetoloveeachother]

@ much love xx

[@edwardpotter8342]

Sorry to hear about you lads mum... she & you all are in my prayers 🙏 Most definitely Family is most important keep the moral up Everything is going to be fine God Bless you 🙏 Your friend Edward

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you very much Edward much appreciated 👍👍

[@petebowler7295]

Another great video. Wow! Great surf riding! Best wishes to your mum. Stay safe.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you very much! 👍

[@mikefetterman6782]

Cherish your mum boys. I lost my dad in 1980 and my mom in 2017. There are so many times throughout each year where you wish you could tell them which lessons paid off, and how much you appreciate them. Good luck and all the hope in the world for ya's.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We are going to be flying home from Australia later this month for a whole month to visit family it's gonna be fantastic to catch up 😊

[@nigelsmith2944]

So sorry to hear about your Mum being in hospital. I do hope she continues to improve !!! Nigel from Day 1

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She is back home and on the mend thank you Nigel 🙏

[@jaysea1553]

Guys that was scary glad your mum is getting better

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We could have surfed all the way to the beach 🏖️

[@madprof6719]

Love the Ballina area, spent a few weeks surfing there back in the day, definitely need a bill pair of stones getting out there on a day when the swell is big. All the best to your mother.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Those bars can be pretty dangerous. Good surf I bet 😉

[@31Alden]

Best Wishes for your mother’s full recovery.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you very much

[@LevieCameron]

Prayers for your mom❤🙏🙏

[@TheSailingBrothers]

✌️ thank you

[@Digiphex]

Best to your mum. That was a delicious gravy.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She’s doing much better thanks, and the gravy was definitely a hit 👍

[@dentaltok]

Hugs and best to mum❤️🙋🏼‍♂️🙋‍♀️🇨🇦. Like threading a needle OH YEAH!! Tightens the sphincter 😂Nice seamanship lads👍

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you 🤣🤣

[@AndyUK-Corrival]

Happy New year guys. Sorry to hear about your mum but glad she is in the mend. You are both such an inspiration. Stay strong. Your mum must be so proud. Andy UK

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks so much Andy buddy 😄 We hope you have a fantastic 2025

[@Jj-ff9vq]

That wasn't gravy lads, that was a brown epoxy. Like Caernarfon bar in 25knts there!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jamesmcmahon7837]

Happy New Year! I wonder how far you’ll get this year! Wishing your Mum a speedy recovery too! 🧀🙏🏼

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you! You too! ☺️

[@neilcampion3118]

Hope your mum recovers quickly That was some entrance

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you Neil 👊

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Stay safe !!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

😎

[@leezettb]

My old town. My eldest started school in Port Mac. Very pretty place

[@TheSailingBrothers]

That's a beautiful place for sure 😁

[@ooweesaler]

Leading light mistake and wind against tide made for a bit of jeopardy 😬. Easy mistake to make but very well sorted. Excellent ski ride in 🙂. Hoping your mum is well on the mend now.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Again we made many mistakes but corrected them in the end. It was quite exhilarating when we got in! Thanks mum is on the mend now 😎

[@agentdouble-osoul158]

Nice entry gentlemen :)

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Atlas for the win

[@anthonyporthouse9114]

Hi fellas Glad your Mum is on the mend...Port Macquarie is truly a beautiful spot but to be fair there is a lot more like it as you travel the along the East coast....the West coast is even more spectacular Cheers guys 🍻🍻 Tony Ps love your work and cant wait to see what you have installed for us in 2025

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Cheers Tony! Looking forward to showing you what's new in 2025 👍

[@OspreySailingAdventures]

You must wash your spuds there are bugs in the dirt you don’t want to eat. Just leave them in the sink or a bucket of seawater and they will wash themselves. Crossing bars at the wrong time in good weather is fine with experience, you showed very well how quickly it can go wrong even in good weather. Care must be taken at all times. I’ve watched boats get lost coming into P. Maq many times so don’t feel too bad. Glad your mum is doing better.x

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Cant imagine if we had bad weather coming in across the bar at the wrong time with an outgoing tide. These bars can be very dangerous indeed care must be taken

[@randylahey7343]

If you mash up a couple of potato chunks it will thicken that gravy right up

[@TheSailingBrothers]

That's a good way of thickening up the gravy 👍

[@hatatfatcat]

Happy New Year, can we see the video footage of why your sandals were thrown overboard :)

[@TheSailingBrothers]

I didn't film it it was just Luke being silly 😜

[@sandybinbedford5512]

I also had a knee replacement in July . I don’t know what made her sick , but the pain is incredible . The pain only went away now in December . It’s a hell of a op ! I am pleased that she is now feeling better .

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Some people take quite a while to get over the knee operation and some wish they never had it. She picked up something in hospital and related to the knee but she is on the mend thanks 👍

[@calmauric8218]

I entered that same bar a few days ago! I was too far south on my approach too ( by a little), made it in on the red light..... Luckily I had the tide going in and little to no wind

[@TheSailingBrothers]

It gets very shallow over on the port side. We learnt a lot of that day

[@fraserduff-yv8tl]

Hope your mum recovers well. When R U planning to be in Pittwater? Its a most beautiful waterway.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We are coming up to pittwater January 👊. Mum is on the mend thanks

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Love you man!!😂

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Ditto

[@pmorph]

You were lucky-- I avoid those bars as much as I possibly can-- been through that one before but in far calmer conditions. I would have gone straight down to Port Stephens-- really easy to get in there and it's gorgeous!. This is also why Marine Rescue are so big on lifejackets on bars... Phil

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We did think about turning around and going somewhere else but we pushed on. It was pretty sketchy to be honest

[@juliedouglas2888]

Great vlog guys, well done.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thanks for watching

[@brevardfencecompany]

Speedy recovery moms

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you so much

[@Seagoat1]

Take a look at a twizzle rig with dual head sails stops the roll

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We will take a look 😜

[@Creekrock44]

good luck on mum , that food real pommy tucker . your bar crossing adds to it.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Delicious 😋 bar entrance 🤣🤣

[@tonybodlovic5825]

As soon as I saw that you're in Port Maquarie, I stopped the video, went ashore and walked all the way down to the marina area. I spent an hour looking around from the Fisherman's Wharf (where Police Car is anchored) all the way to the marina, looking to see if I could find you boys. I am guessing that you've already moved on but it was worht a look. I would have liked to drop in and have a yarn with you boys.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We didn't go into the marina we picked up a public Mooring. We've only there two days then we left moving on ✌️

[@Andre-yu3qs]

All sailors have made mistakes, wasn't it Lord Nelson who stood in front of the cannons of a Portuguese Navy ship the moment they opened fire, in a battle against the French and Spanish in the Mediterranean? I was sad to hear that your mum is ill, I hope she recovers as soon as possible. Thank you for sharing.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

That's right we all make mistakes. We learn something new everyday sailing. Mum is on the mend now thanks 👍👍

[@Josh-e2l]

That tide looked like it was ripping out through the bar! What was the hull speed reading??

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Around 3 knots

[@triggerfish999]

Gravy making tip: once you've mixed the granules or powder with the liquid (make it a paste first with just half a cup of water, and you add the rest and heat…use a hand whisk (very cheap….a small hand whisk) and you'll never have lumpy gravy again. Also works when making custard.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Great idea!! Thank you so much for the Great info 😁

[@arthur4818]

I noticed you were working out with weights if you want to save weight while sailing. You can get waterproof bags and fill them with sand to use as weights. When you go sailing, you can dump them out

[@TheSailingBrothers]

That's a great idea thanks! 🙏🙏

[@tonybodlovic5825]

A couple of weekends ago, we had an ocean buoy race just outside of the Port Maquarie bar and had a great sail (1st place). On the way back in to the Hastings River, we got an ubrupt and unexpected strong Southerly gust as we came to the North wall. With starboard gunwale underwater, we came screaming in to the river with the mast hanging over the wall. It was a bit nerve wracking. 40ft, 9 ton yacht.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Wow 😮 legend

[@daveegan4554]

Happy new year lads, did you see the plaque commemorating all the wreaks and life's lost on that bar, unbelievable. Fair winds lads

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Yes it's quite unbelievable 😨

[@daveegan4554]

@TheSailingBrothers I saw that and then everyday for a week I looked at the bar worrying, then had a very easy exit in the end. Hope ya mums ok and fair winds lads

[@peterware5173]

Thanks once again hope your mum is OK great adventures .

[@TheSailingBrothers]

She is doing much better now thanks Peter

[@sproket168]

We need to get you chaps a bigger boat.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Too right 👍

[@BertStreetsenior]

Watching you guys going in about gave me an anxiety attack lol

[@TheSailingBrothers]

You're not the only one 🤣🤣

[@grahamm2015]

Tip of the day: Add a spoonful of marmite to the gravy, it will make a world of difference.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

We have vegemite on board, will that work?

[@grahamm2015]

@TheSailingBrothers as you will remember from home delivery's "we have had to make a substitution." Where you are, you have to compromise. Yes, it will be fine. On your escapade of getting the wrong leading light. I was sailing into Alderney, and given the wrong transit, seeing the depth gauge go from 100m to 2m in a minute almost led to a change of underwear. Keep up the good work.

[@DaleShirley-o1u]

Delicious cubed ×!+

[@TheSailingBrothers]

Thank you 😋

[@MISCIFMAKER]

Having sport tuna fushed outta Worlds smallest harbor WORLD FAMOUS DEBOE BAY , THAT WAS A GREAT ENTRANCE . RED RT RETURN ,LOL

[@TheSailingBrothers]

😎👌😁 cheers