Jolie Brise - the boat that changed Tom Cunliffe's life

[@dhouse-d5l]

"Seamanship and timing"...absolutely. I love that type of thinking...old ways, old skills. Beautiful boat, and terrific story telling...

[@1258-Eckhart]

Half an hour of pure wholesomeness with Tom Cunliffe. Long may he reign.

[@bin_chicken80]

It would be great to see Tally Ho (when she's finished) and Jolie Brise compete in the fastnet again. That would be epic. Great video Tom. Thanks.

[@douglaspealing5608]

Not far off now...

[@dingc.velasco6038]

Tally Ho's on her first shake down cruise in the weeks ahead. She left Port Townsend more than two weeks ago.

[@ryder6070]

@@dingc.velasco6038 splashed me first Yacht out of PT years back. In Alaska now, re-fitting number 2 at anchor.

[@Nerd3927]

Words can not express how much I enjoyed these 30 minutes and 31 seconds! What a magnificent Vessel and a splendid presentation!

[@Nerd3927]

Just watched again, As I will do quite often no doubt. Just wonderfull.

[@clayz1]

Love, money, more love.

[@josephinebennington7247]

What were those you just used? 😉

[@jamesdonald7485]

I concur absolutely

[@shalomisrael7775]

אל נא רפא נא לה

[@nigelkerr3102]

Found this purely by accident - know nothing about yachts, sailing. What a refreshing change. Now I've retired I hope to be able to find the time to take some lessons and jump into a dinghy. Perhaps the Film 'Jolie Brise - the boat that changed Tom Cunliffe's life' may end up changing mine..

[@clydelindsay6657]

6:02 is a beautiful picture.

[@daleskidmore1685]

No one tells a tale of the sea like Tom does.

[@AgentRafa]

I know, he's like the David Attenborough of sailing.

[@Davidcallard]

​@@AgentRafaaye,aye! 😊

[@Nerd3927]

I vote this the most enjoyable KZbin video of the last 12 months!

[@jeffreysearle2996]

I wish my dad was still around to be able to watch this channel

[@joeswinny7686]

Goosebumps and tears watching an old sailboat and listening to an old salt - my wife thinks there is something wrong with me.

[@Nerd3927]

No, same here! Totally normal reaction I would say.

[@clayz1]

I can feel it what a great and true story.

[@tommypetraglia4688]

Me too... but then I found out I needed a psych med

[@PrairieSkyIA]

I'm feeling it, too.

[@gregm.846]

Then she would think something was wrong with me as well. I'm 70 and this makes me feel young just watching it.

[@rafael.zander]

What a boat and story! With this soundtrack on the back... took me a few tears.

[@meganluke444]

When Leo Gooldens finishes Tally-Ho and gets her back to the UK, it would be great to see these two magnficent yachts face off in the Fastnet.

[@dingc.velasco6038]

Leo Sampson and Tally Ho left Port Townsend more than two weeks ago on her first shake down cruise. lt would be great to inform Leo of Jolly Brise.

[@karlcottingham1472]

What a t hing of beauty. What grace. Beautiful as a sunset

[@gregnicholls8347]

How romantic it is to watch this beautiful boat in pristine condition and sailed healthy people thrashing through the water. What a contrast to the days of its working life. How fortunate we are to enjoy it now.

[@tedb.5707]

It would be interesting to compare Jolie Brise with Albert Strange's Tally Ho that Leo Bloom is reconstructing in Port Townsend WA in America.

[@taiming71]

A beautiful boat and a incredible video.

[@nigellucas560]

Tom, I saved this for Christmas then saved it again due to CV 19.MkII. What a present, really. I didn't know you skippered this vessel. Loved the booze run to Spain - just down my particular street that trip. Even today I could find you a crew to do it again. But the joy of the sail. I know you bang on about the lines but its just a great vessel that we took from the French and then made even better. You met some of my mates from Maldon when you sailed on the Cambria, I've sailed from there for 30 years. You must see their new toy, the sailing barge in service Blue Mermaid, she is carrying cargo - its a story to be told. Thanks again Tom. Nigel

[@drewgibbons4799]

WOW. The work of Thousands over how many years for these boats to exist. Many thanks to Mr. Cunliffe, sharing experience and wisdom to those willing to accept. Like myself.

[@olivierbolton8683]

Jolie Brise brings tears to my eyes...what a beauty...Thanks Tom

[@peterhehn9511]

Absolute brilliant video! Truly mankind’s ultimate RV has to be a sailing vessel!

[@magaliatresgetxo3721]

I remember meeting Jolie Brise in the harbour of Castro Urdiales, just in that trip to Spain for wine. It was sitting at anchor when we arrived from Getxo in our boat and we thought it looked very complicated and we guessed it should be very difficult to handle. We were just surprised to see her weighting her anchor under sail and leave the harbour under full sail, including topsail. Amazing how those brits did. I also still remember the club launch at Club Marítimo del Abra full of boxes of wine. I was just as surprised as how much those brits drank.

[@SirPrancelot1]

Great to hear that you were there to witness her on this vital mission! Thank you for sharing your memories and long live Rioja!

[@filmingandfettling]

Fabulous!

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Blimey. Fancy you being there! I have a small painting on my wall right now done by NED Phillips, one of the young crew on the wine trip. It is of the Templars' church at Castro Urdiales. Truly wonderful memories. Ned and I are still in touch. He went on to sail the oceans in a fine old wooden boat with his family. Tom

[@YTMegiddo]

Absolutely beautiful.

[@robgosse9923]

What a fantastic 30 minutes. And what a story teller.

[@Sailor_McNemo]

Such is the power of this ship that I think watching this video has changed my life...

[@seashepherds4959]

People know me as stern and not very talkative. When I sail they are amazed how my whole personality changes and only joy and carefree passion on my face as though a load has been lifted off my shoulders- it has; the boat working the wind lifted it all! Designed to free the soul. I see in your face Tom, the ages peel away and a young man emerging like a dolphin on the bow wave! Thank you for getting me back on the boat with this wonderful presentation of Jolie Brise!

[@AnnInghamlife-goals]

Eloquent description of the transformation of every sailor when the wind blows, sails fill, and hearts soar.

[@georgeburns7251]

Sounds like he forgot his meds.

[@q.e.d.9112]

All the cares of shore life simply disappear the moment I step aboard. All my priorities shift and life becomes wonderfully straightforward.

[@rosalam2706]

Tom really can tell a great story. Lovely boat

[@rgfrw]

6 months ago I bought a model sailing ship for something to do while not working. I went on KZbin to find some tips on modelling and instead I discovered Tom Cunliffe! What magnificent videos they are. Just a joy to watch. Thank you so much!

[@barraabus]

A beautiful 30 minutes of stunning workmanship , andseafaring skills... Thank you.

[@steveabbott8638]

Superb, the boss at the top of his game. Pleasure oozing from the screen. Thank you Tom

[@TillerWheel]

Great video Tom. Lovely to see her in action. Hearing you say how she changed your life reminds me of my fathers tale - one day, famous East Coast smacksman, Dick Norris, insisted he come for a sail aboard his Whitstable smack, 'Stormy Petrel' and he was hooked. Went straight out and bought the 'Thistle' and then once he completed her rebuild, moved on to the Thames barge 'Edith May', which ultimately led to the establishment of our company 'Tiller & Wheel CIC'. From that one sail with Dick, my whole family's life changed forever!

[@larrycarpenter9899]

A beautiful story about a beautiful boat told by a master storyteller. Thank you Tom for sharing that fine story as only you can. Thank you sir

[@scotthuff4485]

Thank you for sharing Jolie Brise in this beautifully produced video. What a lovely cutter!

[@esvarwyn]

A rig that brings tears, a moving and beautiful film, thanks Tom!

[@joesmith1142]

Wow! What a cool story. I hope she gets a chance to race against the recently restored 'Tally Ho' in an upcoming (2027?) Fastnet race.

[@oml81mm]

2027 will be 100 years since Tally Ho (before the rebuild) won the race, and Leo intends to be there.

[@martinjames9250]

What a wonderful piece of film.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Thanks Martin. Glad you enjoyed it. Tom

[@johnh539]

'Annual proactive maintenance' she can live forever . A wonderful boat with worthy owners . The "Good Practice" she requires that you discussed and demonstrated are ones that should be applied to any yacht to prevent problems or in dealing with them, and as a consequence give grater confidence in challenging conditions. Any good boat is more sea worthy than most of us would care to experience. These lessons are particularly important if things get rough.

[@svglorious]

What a wonderful way to show this true sailing treasure and legend, Tom. Your love for her comes through loud and clear! Thank you!

[@rorybone100]

What an absolute treat. Just a supreme joy, keep up the good work Tom.

[@BillChild2njoy]

I love your enthusiasm and now love this ship for the same reason. It shows enthusiasm to the winds as you do to her lovely lines. This one video should be viewed by millions..

[@Andre-hi9xn]

What a dramatic ridiculous video, I loved every second of it! Who seeks eternal youth: go sailing! Thanks Tom.

[@yellowmatilda9991]

I was lucky enough to have a few adventures aboard when I was a teenager. So many memories came flooding back with this wonderful film. Thank you

[@manfredschmalbach9023]

"... and I thought what a *_noble_* enterprise! - Nobody got payed, we all just did it for fun, which is the way it should be with a boat like that." I can't agree more. She's a beauty, and thus she deserves passion, which is flawed by money as we know.

[@ismiregalichkochdasjetztso3232]

She's such a beauty!

[@cdanielh128]

Fantastic. When I see a presentation like this, I for a few moments wonder what I have done with my life. Something of the sea calls to man. Just phenomenal.

[@YachtHunters]

Simply fantastic.... everything about this is pure joy. Thank you, Tom!!

[@romanlevicek6744]

Tom Cunliffe you rock.

[@carlsails58]

What a legacy. Enjoyed every second.

[@horsebee1]

you describe the sensation of running 40 miles in four hours and the exhilaration of it. I know just how you feel and the memory. I crewed for NZ Army in Navel whalers 27 foot displacement boats as a young man. In one memorable race which we won handsomely we beat up the Rangatoto channel in the Auckland harbor to No 1 buoy, rounded it and ran before a fresh northerly wind all the way down to bean rock with the plate pulled, all sales gull winged and the largest spinnaker we had up. The crew all in the aft of the boat to pick her bow up and the hull hissing for the next hour or so. It was without doubt the most thrilling run I ever did and 40 years or so latter I can still close my eyes and see it as if it was yesterday. So yes I do understand.

[@kathleenzajkowski6612]

Outstanding. Just outstanding.

[@chuckscheaffer3952]

Had to comment that I forwarded the video link to several friends. Watched the video several times on my big smart TV and learn something new each time I watch it. There are so many details in view and one doesn't catch them all the first time . Great job. Thanks.

[@Abadan83]

Third time I see this video and each time I regret we can only give one thumbs up. Seeing this I made “whiskers” for our 10 feet bowsprit also.

[@stevejan88]

Another amazing film Tom you truly have a special talent my friend, you bring joy to us old salts and inspiration to those yet to set sail.

[@marios2705]

I cannot tell you how much I enjoyed this wonderful ode to a great ship. It makes me miss my days sailing in the Caribbean, so many, many years ago. There are few things in this world more wonderful. It is the definition of freedom.

[@Tampo-tiger]

We couldn't ask to have a finer ambassador for sailing than dear Tom. Long may he continue.

[@DrCrabfingers]

Well that was just the most wonderful film. My eyes are moist with tears. I loved the point where the crew turned her downwind....and I loved the Rioja story....and everything in between. One of the best films I have seen on KZbin. How you managed to record such perfect sound is quite beyond me. Really, well done, this is why I watch KZbin and not tv. Tom, I totally love your videos....thank you so much for creating them, they give me such pleasure.

[@filmingandfettling]

Praise indeed! And you're one of the reasons I enjoy making these films for Tom so much. Lovely to be appreciated 🙂

[@LeifDjurfeldt]

A REAL sailboat that is!!! it reminds me quite a bit of how my father's swedish double ender sails. we saw the film together now, here in chile, south america, with him. thank you so much for all your films!!

[@Neilhuny]

Fantastic boat, fantastic crew, fantastic stories, fantastic video.

[@mitfreundlichengrussen1234]

Storytelling at its best. Thank you for 30 Minutes of learning and dreaming. The Portwine bit is a sweet topping.

[@gabbou2836]

Tom's words made everything more alive and magical. Cheers to all hands and long life to Jolie!

[@markhudson5435]

I spent a blissful 6 days aboard JB about ten years ago with a party of my students. What an absolute joy it was. She is a magnificent boat. Many thanks for bringing back happy memories.

[@clivecro4971]

Wow, a life truly well lived Tom. She is so beautiful and majestic.

[@clivecro4971]

@@Danielj60 Hahaha, great minds!!

[@grahamsmith8122]

Loved that Tom, a joy to behold. Imagine what it would take to build a replica of such a vessel today, even if we could afford too? Such craftmanship has all but been lost and 'the kids today' have little desire to learn such skills. Sad to have seen so many old wooden ships rot away to nothing, in the creaks of the river Blackwater, .during my dinghy days at the HBCS. Have a safe winter Tom, you and Ros. Graham.

[@rogerdinnis3816]

graham smith look for Leo Goolden and his rebuild of Tally Ho.

[@grahamsmith8122]

@@rogerdinnis3816 Thanks Roger, I have found that. Sampson boat Co. That should keep me quiet for the winter!

[@mikebrown1778]

@@grahamsmith8122 I envy you if you've only just found Sampson Boat Co. I've been following Leo's epic tale from the very beginning and it's the best channel I've ever found on KZbin.

[@grahamsmith8122]

@@mikebrown1778 Well, I dont have TV so I spend a fair amount of time (wasted?) watching sailing channels.

[@TomCunliffeYachtsandYarns]

Cheers Graham. You too

[@jamesdonald7485]

I sailed a wooden yacht from New Zealand to Thailand between 2011 and 2014. She is a 12 ton Gauntlet built in NZ of NZ native timber. We sold her and she is now in the Med in the care of another owner. I had owned her for 16 wonderful years and lived on her for 9 of those years as we cruised through SE Asia. I can identify absolutely with this glorious video. Such a treat to see it.

[@1davspec]

What an excellent film thank you

[@GreybeardWanders]

During my time at Dauntsey's in the eighties I spent two wonderful "tours" of Brittany on this amazing ship. First with skipper Mike van Leowen, his sister Lily as bosun (and my first crush) and her fiance Oscar. I was probably 15 or 16. Next tour a couple of years later Pal, another reggae loving Dutchman was skipper and I remember sailing towards the Isles of Scilly in some serious weather, only Pal and I were on deck and Jolie Brise was flying under her storm jib and trysail! Next stop, Royal Navy, but I will never forget that night on the way to St Mary. I've experienced much rougher weather on a Destroyer, but it wasn't as much fun as on the mighty JB!

[@mschmidt62]

I have owned your "Hand Reef and Steer" for twenty years now, despite the fact that I have no cutter to sail, but parts of it have served me on my lug-rigged dinghy. I've been looking at it again lately and it is so great to see the operations described in the book illustrated in video. Easier than trying to imagine it in my head!

[@joeldelamirande5792]

Awesome video Tom

[@SirPrancelot1]

Magnificent boat, crew, history, presenter and film. Thanks Tom.

[@SCOTT-vm5nj]

Tom, thank you so much for this awesome tale. Just absolutely fantastic. A few tears…so nice.

[@brianlintonjones]

Well done again Tom, you make it all come alive with your passion and history..cheers

[@Jivestarrocket101]

How I wish my father (same name as me) was alive today. He's been gone for many years now but loved his boats despite being a farmer in Kenya and later South Africa. He would have so enjoyed your yarns, Tom and would have related to many of them. Ah well, I can enjoy them for him.

[@johnlynch6589]

Beautiful. Just simply beautiful. Tom, I have followed you for more years than I care to remember. Your narration and timing on this was exceptional. As if I was there myself. Edge of the seat stuff. Thank you so much lad. Many tears and hair standing on the back of my neck... You are nothing short of a national treasure... no words, except thank you.

[@justinpenney9397]

Could listen to this guy all day... Lovely film of a beautiful boat!

[@stevenrey56]

Will there be another challenge to the Tally Ho? Haha, that would be a sight. Thanks for the video. Enjoyed it immensely.

[@DavidPaulNewtonScott]

She is beautiful. I love boats just love them.

[@williambunting803]

That was a great story and great video, very inspirational. Dropping the pick though, I saw a coastal coal carrier in Black Wattyl Bay in Sydney Harbour do that many years ago. The ship had backed up the harbour, empty, away from the dock and attempted to do a power turn into a following wind. When side on, the wind took the bow of this quite large ship as it was way up in the air. So the Captain dropped the anchor to pin the bow to let the stern swing around to about 45 degrees. The Captain then raised the anchor and powered forward swinging the stern around as aggressively as he could, but in the very narrow bay this huge ship came with in a few feet of cleaning up a whole row of timber carrying barges and some yachts anchored to the shore. It was a truly exhilarating sight. That ship some years later caught fire between Wollongong and Sydney, to end here career as a burnt out rusting hulk.

[@ghgghgyuhkljjijijui]

OMG!Brings tears to my eyes,so beautifull.

[@carlsails58]

Most beautiful pilot cutter I’ve ever seen! Grand! Just dropped by to watch again. It popped up after I watched your west system video today. No one can narrate or give tours or lectures like Tom!

[@bungaloboynes]

What a great boat and great video thanks Tom your an isparation to the world

[@rasheedmasthan6779]

Beautiful Boat

[@sjurgabriel]

Wonderful ship and presentation! I´m following the rebuild of "Tally Ho" from the same era. It would be wonderful to see the two together, fighting for the win in the Fastnet Race :-)

[@750count]

Pure pleasure to watch this I can see how a boat like that could change your life

[@1davspec]

what a great ship. Great piece of film too

[@susannewilliams]

Tears to my eyes such kindly lines!

[@joeltatham5673]

An absolutely fantastic video. What a boat, hats off to the school for maintaining her for the world.

[@immasuksammoore]

We are immensely proud of her! Out students gain so much out of their time onboard

[@bybeka1]

Tom, you're a great man!

[@akneemoose3383]

That is REAL sailing!

[@psc4734]

Tom knows how to tell a story, this is glorious in that he conveys still his enthusiasm for the sea.

[@AgentRafa]

Now THAT'S a proper sailing yacht! And the production quality of these 30 minutes are BBC level. Well done Mr. Cunliffe.

[@elliowb2]

All your videos are a pleasure, but this one is an absolute joy. Thank you so much Tom. I have two vessels that changed my life. I sailed as a student aboard R/V Westward and she changed the direction of my life. But then the five years I spent restoring the barque Elissa, made an even greater impact on my life. These classic old vessels are just so special.

[@kennethward9530]

As the American writer Emerson said “Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm”, and enthusiasm certainly powers Tom’s storytelling to greatness. Now when the two captains started talking I felt like a child in a room of grownups, but that was OK, it just pointed out some things I need to learn. Thanks for the great video sir.

[@brucederauf9024]

Fantastic video with passion and honest storytelling.

[@elmerburley7710]

Please long live this vessel may she be sure and true to her values and to her crew

[@joelbuttle1672]

Best 30min video I've ever seen! Thanks Tom this made my day. You've captured the essence perfectly of these beautiful boats! Brilliant!

[@terencegamble4548]

A great film and a wonderful story - many thanks.

[@josephlai9759]

Truly awe inspiring beyond words. For me, the beautiful music at the end summarises so well the beauty of a spirited life that is Jolie Brise and all who sailed with her. I am closed to tears truly.

[@richardmiddlemiss]

Thanks Tom, what a charming film about a charming boat!

[@HMS1Blake]

Fantastic. What a ship. Never spent such a hefty proportion of thirty minutes and thirty-two seconds with the hairs on the back of my neck and my forearms on end!

[@wasabiginger6993]

What a magnificent TREASURE of a beautiful boat! ... thank goodness she is still loved so well ... thank you for this wonderful video!

[@richardburmeister5776]

Wonderful, touching story; beautiful vessel. Thanks Tom