Lagoon 46, Sailing France to Croatia

[@alexhage8092]

Igor's channel is by far my favorite sailing channel. 🙏🏽 Hopefully one day I get to meet you Igor, thanks a million for your documentation and knowledge.

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks Alex 🙌🍻

[@CLEOPWNS]

i always love your honesty on how good /or stupid things are on these boats

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 😊

[@CLEOPWNS]

@@IgorStropnik also when on these Cats, do you have a preference on where the helm is, upper or lower?

[@IgorStropnik]

@@CLEOPWNS I like flybridge with helm on side like L450 and sport top like L42 and L450. I dont like when helm is aft and side like Excess cat.

[@davidjoelsen3399]

Thank you for letting us be your guest for this fantastic trip. The chef is a magician and makes the trip so much enjoyable. What a great team of bears! Hope to see you three in action next time.

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks! Chef is the best!

[@bojanmtubic]

Best and most communicative skipper in the Adriatic sea! Keep up with the interesting videos😎👏👍💪

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 🙂

[@laurieespi4828]

Thanks mate for incredible videos! It’s got everything, excellent comments on the boats, wonderful cooking shots, sailing tips and awesome locations. No bullshit, just honest adventure. Please keep it up Igor and thanks!

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 🙂

[@pv7381]

BRAVO!!! Video je fantastican. Mnogo lepih objasnjenja i duhovitih komentara. Pozdrav sefu kuhinje, otvorio mi je apetit. Dva puta sam jeo dok sam gledao i uzivao gledajuci video. Pozdrav celoj ekipi.

[@IgorStropnik]

Hvala! Sef je najbolji!

[@hoopoo3721]

Love your honesty:) it's very refreshing in a sea of lies.

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks!

[@andrejstropnik9115]

Bravo Igor!

[@nunuland]

That is the best food I have ever seen by a yacht crew! Shout out to the MasterChef! Brilliant! He should have his own channel on how to feed people on yacht trips- he certainly kept things interesting and creative. Great videos Igor, keep them going!

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks! MasterChef is the best!

[@fransiscarumiris9772]

Love ur video especially those all food. Love from Jakarta Indonesia.

[@echoe09]

What a difference from the Neel 51. This boat creaks so much and seems like it rocks a lot more!

[@IgorStropnik]

Rocks different than neel but both very comfortable.

[@jtolken]

I just love your videos and your honest reviews of the boats! Thank you so much for taking the time to film and edit these videos. I know it takes a lot of time. Much better food than tortellini on this trip. That guy truly is a master chef. I suggest he feature on future videos as well My mouth was watering. Had to get some wine and cheese halfway through the video before I could continue!

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks! Imagine how hungry I was when editing this video 😋

[@jamiebates256]

I just watched your video. Thanks for the tour and the funny humor especially the donuts for your turn to cook. HaHa! Great cooking ideas as well. Nod to your chef! Good information about the boat and destinations and love the sense of humor. Keep it up!

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks Jamie 🍻

[@nautidad]

Nothing cures rolling and pitching for days like grah sa slaninom :) respect!

[@IgorStropnik]

And pasulj. Hvala Damir!

[@StephanPluemer]

Cool the Seaexplorer !

[@kar0lg.234]

Igor masz zajebiste filmy:) życzę dobrego wiatru w żagle 💥

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks Karol 🙏

[@kar0lg.234]

@@IgorStropnik 👍👍👍

[@shirleypeters]

Great cooking show!

[@IgorStropnik]

👍🍻

[@crismoore6811]

Awesome. Thank you. Your comments are great. Too many sailors have silly music. So much appreciated.

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 🙂

[@Silvervwolfee]

That boat sure creeks a lot!

[@IgorStropnik]

I hope they fix it on new boats.

[@karatenfred7626]

Sir I can tell u a best captain of the ship I c ur take care of the ship but that is right 4 u take good responsibility of the ship.I love ur video which I just started watching now.What a solong journey from Island to big county of Spain.

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 🍻

[@luigislebensrat8592]

I love the combination of waves and food. Its more about food, which makes it more real ;-)

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks Luigi!

[@usspfnorman]

That creaking is insane. Makes me want to look for a more solid boat.

[@IgorStropnik]

I hope they fix furniture problem. Easy fix.

[@georgegarnet3516]

Great job guys! Very educational, emotional, gastronomic and honest slice of sailing life! Authentic. We'll be watching you :-)

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks! 😀

[@grimmentinvestments9289]

Great video Igor, I’ve just bought a 2019 lagoon 450F and was reassured by your positive love for that model. Safe travels 👍

[@IgorStropnik]

🙌🍻

[@melcrose]

The best sailing (eating) video I've watched in months.

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks :)

[@doneB830]

Compliments to the Chef.

[@IgorStropnik]

The best chef 👨‍🍳

[@manzau]

Lagoon and the furniture's natural alarm. That's a very interesting topic 😂

[@johanmarais9950]

Great stuff - objective feedback and fun at the same time - cool man

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks Johan?

[@Darenbranch]

Great vlog , best I’ve seen in a long time Ps who,else thought that that ‘curtain’ hanging down by the gas hob when he was cooking the steaks was a disaster waiting to happen !

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 🙌🙏🍻

[@Dim78888]

Cooking sailing video. 😃 definitely, looks very delicious.

[@IgorStropnik]

I was hungry all the time while editing this video...😋

[@peterappleton9269]

Igor, great insight of your passage, but you can't beat an English breakfast!

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks Peter 🍻

[@alvarocachan1688]

Wonderfull report , thanks for sharing.

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks :)

[@xaltyhimself2593]

We were planning on buying a lagoon 50 and sailing it back to greece from france but after watching this i have on,y realised i do not have enough expertise to even attempt a crossing like this i will probably get you guys to deliver it when i get it.

[@IgorStropnik]

Winter can be tricky. The best for new owners is to bring few friends on a delivery and take pro skipper. We are here for you.

[@xaltyhimself2593]

@@IgorStropnik and would you be able to be our skipper on the passage ??

[@IgorStropnik]

@@xaltyhimself2593 Absolutely 😊 You can find my contact info on www.alivesailing.com

[@kimmacdonald1049]

Leopard is very quiet, sounds like bulkheads!

[@ahmetnevzatdogru5852]

Thank you for this nice sharing

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 🙂

[@stu2355]

Hi, I have just found your channel and have enjoyed your video of this trip,. your chef was simply the best. look forward to watching more of your content. Hi from Gibraltar

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks again and again 😊

[@mmfussballtalk8763]

Great video as all of Yours....

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 😊

[@stankogoltnik5134]

Dober posnetek in samo potovanje. Bravo!

[@IgorStropnik]

Hvala :)

[@Antares69Star]

Thank you Igor for all this realistic and interesting information... and the nice cooking videos ;-) May I ask, which one of the cruising cats is your favorite?

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks! So far I like L46,L52, FP47

[@DaveSunderland]

Your usual chiefs were like mechanics. Nice change.

[@IgorStropnik]

From pasta to steaks 😀

[@DaveSunderland]

@@IgorStropnik you need more skill to cook pasta.

[@IgorStropnik]

put in hot water for 8min and add ketchup 😀

[@maricallo6143]

Damn, those night vision binoculars steal the show...

[@IgorStropnik]

they are very cool.

[@erkananil620]

@@IgorStropnik do you know the which brand and how much do they cost?

[@IgorStropnik]

@@erkananil620 Pulsar Accolade 2

[@ehodeltaindia3096]

I like that foods...yummy

[@IgorStropnik]

the best chef!

[@kwader_1404]

Bro you've came a long way I've been watching your videos since highschool I remember that one when you sailed in that small yellow pudgy

[@IgorStropnik]

From small dinghy to big boat with best chef :) But small boats are still the best fun.

[@kwader_1404]

@@IgorStropnik how much would it take someone to learn sailing a small dinghy may I ask

[@IgorStropnik]

Not much.It is very easy. 1 week to learn but 1 life to perfect it.

[@petrpodobsky5438]

@@IgorStropnik I remmember watching your "small dingy" sailing videos years ago. Best sailing videos ever! You should make another! But maybe we are getting old for small dingy sailing :))

[@IgorStropnik]

@@petrpodobsky5438 Small boats are still the best. I am planing more adventures as soon as we can travel normaly...

[@stellastory5106]

Awesome cat. i love it. We have been sailing more than a year in Fiji. Our cat is Lipari 41

[@IgorStropnik]

I like FP. Enjoy!

[@martinparker9249]

@48:20 better design would be if the table top atleast had the corners rounded off ?

[@IgorStropnik]

And backrests…

[@krisrodrigues1]

You look like a king.

[@crujiiguana7207]

Fantastic!!!!!! from Mexico i like it.

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 😊

[@VERTICALWisdom]

GREAT reviews of the systems and solutions to make them better. Very professional. Do you provide new owners training?

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks! New owners training, charter, deliveries, sailing lessons.🙂

[@tonygillespie9832]

Just subscribe to your channel, but unfortunately I watched the Lagoon 52, and you are are correct the 46 is very noisy once on the move, have Lagooner addressed this problem, as I am sure they should react to these problem. Really enjoyed your voyages, please introduce the crew prior to commencing your voyage. Thanks

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks Tony 🙏👍🍻

[@dougschemmel99]

Captain Igor your videos are awesome. If I can ask, can you give us a bit of your background. Do you own a sailboat, years sailing, schooling… etc etc…

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 🙏🍻 Started on family 8m monohull when 3years than dingys, racing on cruisers, so grew up sailing. I am conditional trainer (university of Ljubljana).

[@inspiron1]

Igor, great video, fun to watch (as always).

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks :)

[@cory0702]

Great video, what is the hand held radio you like. Im looking to get a new one now. Thanks

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks! The one in video is from Ocean Signal and I like it as it is supper simple to use. I have my own from ICOM that I like also.

[@Rlindagem]

46:24 🤣 Excellent remark 🤣🤣

[@IgorStropnik]

🙌👍🍻

[@dwtbgc]

Thanks Igor for the nice video. Can you please give specs of the binoculars and PEB ?

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks! It is Pulsar Accolade 2. What is PEB?

[@dwtbgc]

@@IgorStropnik I meant Personal Emergency Beacon

[@IgorStropnik]

PLB is from Ocean Signal PLB1. Another good option is Garmin Inreach as you can have SAR insurance via GEOSS, you can sand your position and you cant send SMS or email via Iridium.

[@Lionn8563]

Max speed 16.4 knots?!

[@cathyreither7023]

Love your videos. The way you do a tour to see cabins and I love seeing what can be made to eat onboard. What are your thoughts on the motorized catamaran we live in British Columbia

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks Cathy! Naver sailed one but I like them.

[@paulkopp3634]

Brilliant video full of useful information and unbiased commentary on the boat itself the sailing tips and also enjoyed the cooking sections haha . Must admit I wasn’t impressed with the creaking and groaning noises from the boat , very noisy . Was it a brand new boat ?

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 🙏🍻 Furniture noise… New.

[@michalbernad8464]

Hi.Great Video and Cat :) Can I ask what kind of night vision binoculars you using ? Best regards from Denmark - Mike

[@IgorStropnik]

Pulsar. Thanks 🙏

[@GlennGabriëls]

What is the brand and type of night vision used at 16:15 ?

[@IgorStropnik]

Pulsar Accolade

[@paullee6663]

You forgot to mention Jean Luc Van Den Heede did it without any modern technology....and did it with the same technology that was available in 1968/69.....I found your Amsterdam crossing video today....watched from start to finish in one sitting, and I'm catching up on the rest of your videos.... The charter with those ladies, did they charter the vessel and then employ you as Captain, or did they charter the vessel knowing you were the Captain? Did you do all the 'sailing' yourself, as it certainly looks that way on the video? Very professional job Captain. Sorry forgot to mention, that's a new 'Sub' from me :-)

[@IgorStropnik]

At 1:17 I mention Jean🙂 Two of ladies are my friends. They helped when docking. Thanks 🍻

[@TheMrGixxer]

Can I borrow the chef ???? How does he make the eggs for breakfast ?? Amazing !

[@IgorStropnik]

If I go vegan he is all yours 😀 He does them perfectly 😋

[@TheMrGixxer]

@@IgorStropnik 😂👍

[@alebb9922]

I need that night vision you have @30:33 in the video. Where can i find it? how much does it cost? thanks and hope to see you in croatia (I am from Venice)

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks! It is Pulsar Accolade 2.

[@goodlifeonmars]

Замечательное видео 👍

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks!

[@johnny12895]

in those high winds and seas ... are you just motoring, or motor sailing with the main reefed? I noticed your jib was down completely.

[@IgorStropnik]

It was too much upwind so used engines to get away from shore.

[@johnny12895]

@@IgorStropnik Hey man admire your spirit, I have recently received my ASA 101, 103, 104 , 114 . Although I have had some experience. I am looking to continue the adventure on a catamaran and learn more more an much more experienced sailor . I have an eye on 2011 leopard owners version! what do you think its out of south Carolina. I would like to bring it down to the Bahamas. I would be thrilled to have your help in this adventure and learn from you. message me if interested !

[@IgorStropnik]

@@johnny12895 Don’t have much experience with Leopard but probably ok. If I have time I help you.

[@johnny12895]

@@IgorStropnik Awesome , have you ever sailed a lagoon 440. I am trying to narrow my vessel search down. The leopards are solid boats, but i have heard some lagoons are a bit creaky or not as strong. great content!

[@IgorStropnik]

@@johnny12895 440 never sailed but seen many times. It sails well and probably stiffer than new boats.

[@tdm8507]

Vrhunsko. Kje se lahko prijavim (magari samo za pomivalca posode in vlačilca štrikov)? :) Lp iz MB, Marko

[@IgorStropnik]

Hvala! Poslji mi email z svojimi izkusnjami in ko bo kaksna priloznost javim.

[@apainlessone]

Interesting comments about Lagoon interior noises after so many Lagoon owners are finding interior bulkheads cracking and warping from poor structural design and workmanship. …the Lagoon you were skippering may have been flexing because of problems. Watch “Parley Revival” episodes about the repairs.

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks! This was new boat. New lagoons like 42,46,50 are more flexible than 450 that is much stifer. Dont know why...

[@fatheroftwo4865]

@Igor Stropnik how would you deal with the rope around the propeller if it happened during bad weather when you were in Bay of Biscay? Just wondering how to approach an extreme situation like that 🤔

[@IgorStropnik]

If it is possible to go on you wait for better conditions. If not than I put neoprene, fins and mask. Knife on rope attached to my wrist. I put rope around my waist to attach to boat. At night I use armytek wizard pro headlamp. And than dive in ... If none of these is possible you can just float and wait for better conditions.

[@fatheroftwo4865]

@@IgorStropnik thanks! Hope you won't find yourself in a situation like that 🤞🏻

[@quentinjanssen5624]

Would you consider do a comparison video about the popular cats (for blue water cruising). Rly wondering about your opinion!!!

[@IgorStropnik]

I like making videos. Which boats?

[@quentinjanssen5624]

@@IgorStropnik I think the popular lagoon and leopard are a good place to start. Channel ruby Rose made a great serie about this topic. Many watching these vids think about going for this lifestyle so this is really usefull info. :D

[@bitcoin4life]

@@IgorStropnik I would be very interested in a comparison between all Lagoons from 42 to 52 for a small family for blue water cruising :-)

[@IgorStropnik]

@@bitcoin4life L52 video comming soon and some comparasion to other cats 😊

[@bitcoin4life]

@@IgorStropnik I am already excited :-) Stay healthy and stay so alive!

[@Lui2692]

Thanks for the video! Question: Were you guys motoring for the first 20 minutes of the video? There is an engine hum for most of it.

[@IgorStropnik]

Yes. Wind was not good. Thanks!

[@viralml]

The good life!

[@jon_14_6]

what were the state of the noisy bulkheads?

[@IgorStropnik]

That is furniture not bulkheads.

[@jon_14_6]

@@IgorStropnik ok thanks Igor, just wondering if the 46 has any bulkhead issues? BTW love your last vid on the trimarine. What do you think of the Rapido trimarine?

[@IgorStropnik]

@@jon_14_6 Really want to try Rapido 😀

[@claudiof.barbano5530]

Hi, you booked for April 2022?

[@IgorStropnik]

Last week might be possible. Please send me email [e-mail]

[@audentesfortunajuvat3297]

is this lagoon has issues with cracked bulkhead?

[@IgorStropnik]

No

[@views-lq4vc]

Nice!

[@IgorStropnik]

😊

[@axlns81]

okay, I now want to eat something.... Igor, thanks for your video, enjoyed it. in 1.5 years I'll have to do somewhat similar sailing. from France to Turkey, will be a maiden voyage for my leopard 45 :) did you ever sail on Leopard catamarans? how would you compare them to Lagoons?

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 🍻Sailed 4600 years ago so hard to compare now.

[@djtihor]

Thank you for the valuable information. I loved your explanation and all. Have you ever sailed Leopard 45? is it the same as this cat or different? How do you describe the engineering side, Carpentry, and the build quality of this Lagoon 46?

[@IgorStropnik]

leopard 45 no but older version. Lagoon 46 is a good boat but far from perfect with some stupid technical solutions.

[@djtihor]

@@IgorStropnik your comments on Fountain Pajiot 47 was very good. I love that boat though. Do u recommend that over Lagoon and leopard?

[@IgorStropnik]

For better sailing yes but still they are all charter cats. In the end they are all same style. If you want more speed Outremer.

[@djtihor]

@@IgorStropnik I'm not looking for speed. But a full time stay cat for cruising around the world

[@IgorStropnik]

@@djtihor Lagoon 52S 3cabin version. I will post video on it in 10days.

[@Sailwolf_]

Love this video!!! Finally which lagoon is better 46 or 50 for you?

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks! I prefer L46.

[@Sailwolf_]

@@IgorStropnik Thanks!!!

[@VERTEPR]

Can you make vlog style videos?

[@IgorStropnik]

More shorter videos?

[@thierrymenudier9379]

Hi Igor, i am interested in buying a Catamaran between 42 and 48 to sail in Caribean. i am looking fort comfort more than performance.Acording to you which ones i should buy?

[@IgorStropnik]

I like Saona 47 for sailing, lagoon42 for simplicity and L46 for flybridge.

[@gordanbrkic7318]

Hi Igor Great video. Saw the 52 Lagoon also. Both are great videos. I've put a deposit for a 50 Lagoon. I was supposed to pick it up this December, but had to postpone it to next year. I see that you were impressed how the 52 sails. How would you compare it with the 52 for sailing? I would appreciate your opinion. Cheers Gordan

[@IgorStropnik]

For me 52 is much better boat than 50. And it sails better. Take the strongest engine they offer and take yanmar.

[@gordanbrkic7318]

Thanks Igor. Now you got me thinking. I thought I made a good choice.

[@josenavarro1466]

Estaria bueno que los videos esten en todo lo idiomas si la apicacion esta usala a si mas personas lo verian

[@jorgemendes3678]

How much You spent in fuel my friend?? Have a safe trip.

[@IgorStropnik]

1300eur

[@Theshaman12]

Donuts, for real?

[@erikkok8193]

Igor, you think the creaking of the boat is normal ?? It’s a new boat ??

[@IgorStropnik]

With all that furniture yes. It is not heavy weather racing boat.

[@rolidcz7954]

It's a lagoon with sleepy bulkheads. It's a boat at anchor in the harbor ;)

[@crismoore6811]

1.2 EU per L? Wow. That $ 4 + per gallon. Crazy prices. In USA half that price.

[@IgorStropnik]

Average price for diesel in Europe is 1.4 to 1.7 EUR.....All the countries have high taxes on fuel🤕

[@slomaj]

Fantastičen video fantje,bravo!Master chef deserves 10+I hope to meet you someday,somewhere in Mediterranean😌Enjoy,have fun and many great steaks😂🤣Regards from sailing vessel in (currently)Zanzibar

[@IgorStropnik]

Hvala😊🙌 Chef is the best 💪

[@slomaj]

@@IgorStropnik in seveda skiper in ostala posadka!Kapo dol.Srečno vsem😊

[@IgorStropnik]

@@slomaj Hvala! Pozdrav v Zanzibar!

[@slomaj]

@@IgorStropnik Hvalaa Igor!Jadramo na katamaranu L40-South Africa,Mozambique,Tanzania,Kenija in zdaj smo nazaj v Tanzaniji..plan je it v RSA konec leta in pa potem Mediteran za eno leto(bom blizu Slovenije spet😊)Ta korona je mal skvarila plane,ampak smo na vodi in uživam vsak slehrni dan.Je pa Zanzibar prazen zdaj..deževna doba..Lep pozdrav

[@IgorStropnik]

@@slomaj Slisi se fantasticno! Me zanima vec o vasi poti😊👍🙌 Kaksna je birokracija,varnost,...?

[@darynlawzon3216]

Do you ever need crew?

[@IgorStropnik]

I always need it.

[@darynlawzon3216]

@@IgorStropnik How do i contact you?

[@IgorStropnik]

@@darynlawzon3216 send me mail via my web page www.alivesailing.com Write shortly your sailing experience and about you and what kind of delivery are you looking for.

[@richarnaud7794]

Do you only sail cataramans?

[@IgorStropnik]

Anything with sail. 2 videos coming of monohuls sailing croatia.

[@nevenmarovich3173]

What is the weather app you used on your mobile phone ??

[@IgorStropnik]

Windfinder.

[@НиколайТкаченко-н9к]

Класс

[@longshot789]

Hey, if you can eat well, why not?

[@IgorStropnik]

🙌🙌🍻🥩

[@fitcoupleslife6739]

Igor great video of your LONG adventure. I’m sending you email about our conversation !

[@IgorStropnik]

Thanks 😊

[@jamielancaster01]

Ok boat hate the flybridge!

[@bposeidon1]

👍👍👍

[@IgorStropnik]

😊

[@markh2005]

Lagoon 450, strong boat? Ask Parlay Revival about that!!

[@IgorStropnik]

I sailed it new across winter biscay and it performed very well and felt strong and stif. I hope not all 450 have bulkheads problem as otherwise it is good boat.

[@markh2005]

@@IgorStropnik I beleive there 65 boats that have broken bulkheads so far. Ps, love the vids, alhough you could break them down into several episodes...

[@IgorStropnik]

@@markh2005 Thanks! That is a lot! Not good for Lagoon...

[@megamilyon6111]

what nationality are you Igor ?

[@IgorStropnik]

I am from Slovenia.

[@megamilyon6111]

@@IgorStropnik thanks for the reply

[@johnwildwest1]

I wonder if the creaking coming for bulkheads

[@IgorStropnik]

Furniture

[@skuffbuzzer]

Indeed, the furniture is making terrible noises!

[@larssolem2507]

The comparison to the 450 I believe was all wrong, if you look at all the 450's which has suffered severe structural damage due to cracked bulkheads and faulty design by gluing poorly instead of fibreglass tabbing of structural elements. I heard all the creeking going on during the passage and that is not a good sign. The boats internals moves and produce all this noise. Would own a Lagoon. When all that is said i enjoyed your video and would have loved to sail with the master chef!

[@willumverberne9663]

Horrible cracking noise typical of Lagoon