EP 67 Sailing home to France from Rockall, Sula Sgeir and Ireland

[@alanw-by6fe]

Patrick, Your stories, technical descriptions, self deprecating humour and videography all add up to an entertaining trilogy. Best wishes. Alan (Brisbane, Australia)

[@patricklaine6958]

Many thanks down-under! Fair winds.

[@marchdevin]

This is easily one of the most relatable and inspiring sailing channels. (Newfoundland, Canada)

[@patricklaine6958]

Far too kind. Many thanks.

[@andyedison2416]

@@patricklaine6958 Hi Patrick, I see you have put the RM up for sale, do you have plans for a different sail boat?

[@patricklaine6958]

@andyedison2416 Yes. I'm looking for a 40' boat capable of comfortably going to Patagonia and around the Horn(s). :-) No hurry though. Will continue sailing the RM 890 until I find a good replacement.

[@andyedison2416]

@@patricklaine6958 Good luck in your search for a new boat, looking forward to your latest videos.

[@ScotChef]

thank you for taking us along sir, an absolute delight as usual. ✊🏻🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@arpaial]

Is this a new boat?

[@gilesford-crush]

Patrick you are simply a delight of a human being. Thank you for your videos, for taking the time to share your world with us.

[@patricklaine6958]

So nice of you. Thanks.

[@goodq]

Three videos in two weeks. How lucky are we? Thank you very much, Patrick. You are sincerely an inspiration to me. Fairwinds skip.

[@vasjalesjak3846]

really lovely sailing channel. cant wait for new voyages.

[@jockser1044]

You are an inspiration for me, I was a fisherman and now want to sail around Ireland and then the west coast of France, Spain and Portugal. Really calm person. Thank you

[@patricklaine6958]

I can't think of anyone who will be more in his element than an ex-fisherman. Go for it!

[@robertomartinez.8609]

Excellent Patrick, I admire you....all the best...please keep sailing...

[@Crowscratch_HauntedLibrary]

Another delightful video - informative, inspiring, and charming as hell. Thank you!

[@javierechevarria1548]

Yes, Patrick we had fun following your adventure. 2,300 miles is another epic trip. Well done !!! Your sense of humor is second to none. Keep having fun with us. We love you !!!

[@patricklaine6958]

Many thanks. I did really enjoy this mini-adventure. Good fun.

[@JC-zs3jz]

Great to see you out and about - lovely gentle trip

[@floridasailor3732]

A pleasure to go along with you - as always.

[@davidv.2050]

Thank you le capitaine for taking us along on your adventures.

[@MultiJchu]

What a great energy !! Thanks a lot for your vidéos, source d' inspiration et partage ❤

[@JaittPenguin]

Thanks again Patrick for taking us on the journey.... inspirational

[@ConciergeMed]

Yes, very much enjoyed this series but there again, all of your videos are first class! Thank you Patrick!!

[@AnthonySaunders-x1v]

Thank you Patrick it’s always a joy to watch and listen to your journeys always full of interest 👍

[@jorgeconcheyro]

The magic is in the way you tell the story Patrick... you are like the nice teacher at school that you always remember with affection... We just sit, ,relax, listen, and enjoy the story. Then we have Eric that keep us on the edge of the seat.... but that's another thing hahahaha. I know you've enjoyed this adventure a lot, cheers for that, and thanks for sharing it with us, we've enjoyed it as well.

[@patricklaine6958]

Welcome back Jorge. Good to hear from you again. Many thanks.

[@freddiluca1]

Great sailing story, thank you so much!

[@christianwojtowicz502]

Patrick before pulling down on the mainail luff lift the boom a foot or two on your topping lift _ this relaxes the the inward tension that jams the slides. Thanks for you personal adventurous attitude to your experiences, good and bad.

[@patricklaine6958]

Yes I do that when hoisting the sail (sometimes), but I hadn't thought of it when dropping to put in a reef. Thanks.

[@andrewarmstrong9724]

After almost a year it’s great to see you on your adventures once again. I hope you realise how much pleasure and inspiration you pass on to your phantom shipmates. Although not in the same league as your exploits, I am at the moment preparing myself and my 8m boat for my first long trip, a solo sail from South West UK to South West Ireland and back next year. When my confidence begins to wane I find watching a few of your videos, with your calm, self-effacing manner, gives me the boost I need to keep the dream alive.

[@patricklaine6958]

Hey, that planned adventure is no piece of cake. Bristol Channel / St George's is a very wide body of water, with some attention grabbing tides. I'm sure you will have a great time. Enjoy a Guinness on me. :-)

[@alainblanchard5808]

Thanks for taking us along for this passage. Very enjoyable

[@bummibaer7038]

Thank you so much, to be a part of your voyages 🇩🇪

[@Perkelenaattori]

I hope we'll get more of your wonderful videos. There's still summer left.

[@chrisbirch3765]

Than you Patrick for taking us along, enjoy the Jameson’s!

[@patricklaine6958]

I will indeed! Thanks.

[@sonsti8014]

I enjoy your travels very much, can't wait for your next adventures!

[@AdrianHolloway-wp6dc]

Cher Patrick, j'ai énormément de plaisir à suivre vos vidéos. Vous savez parler simplement de choses qui sont finalement simples et par voie de conséquence, susciter le rêve. Merci beaucoup. Adrian

[@patricklaine6958]

Merci beaucoup pour votre gentil message. Je vous souhaite de grandes aventures sur votre voilier à l'avenir.

[@KillickGreenieRN]

What a great adventure. It's so good to have you back on the channel. You are definitely the thinking mans sailor! Thanks for this one and I'll look forward to hearing you say "let the adventure begin" in the next one. Cheers.

[@peterh.3008]

Everytime i watch you I learn so much... thank You! Very inspiring!

[@dansullivan2828]

Diving in the middle of the ocean...hardcore! Can't wait to watch your next adventure!!

[@patricklaine6958]

Yeah, probably not the safest thing to do, but if the prop is fouled, don't really have much choice. That's why I carry a wet suit with me. All finished well at the end.

[@tonycoldwell5418]

Always a pleasure these philosophical voyages...

[@johnmitchell7437]

To quote Larry Pardey: "Your mainsail should go up easily and come down easily!" Anything you can do to make that true for your mainsail will be a worthwhile exercise. All the best to you Patrick. Your videos are so very enjoyable. Sincere thanks, JM

[@patricklaine6958]

Yeah, fixing this sail issue is a priority for me now. I like the idea of a new sail track -- but will also work on technique too, e.g., systematically releasing the vang and hardening the topping lift too.

[@johnmitchell7437]

@@patricklaine6958 In 1997 my wife and I installed a Harken Batt-car system onto the mast aboard our C&C 38Mk.III. We were very pleased to discover that we could reef our mainsail whilst sailing downwind during our oceanic adventures: we had to overcome some drag from the spreaders, but with some tugging we were able pull down the sail. It was a great relief from having to turn upwind into a sobering set of seas and the resultant increase in apparent wind speed. There are a few good systems available to you, so all the very best in your deliberations. Once again, thanks for your superb videos. JM

[@RobertLarsonSF]

@@patricklaine6958The UHMW track I mention in a separate comment can often be raised without using a winch handle until the last few inches, and we also must take care that it is controlled coming down ... can be too fast on occasion.

[@cbrucewarren]

didn't notice if you also released the mainsheet to take wind pressure off the main?....Harken battcar system works well

[@loribadgero1035]

These are always a blast to watch! Nice to have you back sailing, and thank your daughter for us.❤😊🌊💨⛵️

[@patricklaine6958]

:-) They know (both of them). Many thanks.

[@SoloSailingSapphira]

Great stuff Patrick, dedication to the filming to bring the camera into the water with you!

[@patricklaine6958]

Me and Spielberg. Brothers. :-)

[@alexnason]

Your sailing adventures are the best! And definitely the most informative. Thank you.

[@Cptnbond]

I'm looking forward to your next adventure. It's always a pleasure to be one of your phantom shipmates. Cheers, and thanks for sharing.

[@TheCorsair]

Patrick, comme toujours, ce fut un plaisir de vous rejoindre en tant que camarade fantôme. Merci beaucoup!

[@patricklaine6958]

Je vous en prie! My age is showing when I struggle to hoist the sail or drop to reef. Think it's time to invest in a mast track. A good project for the off-season.

[@louismonette704]

Merci Monsieur Laine, vos vidéos sont tout simplement formidables, bon vent.

[@chrisgavin]

This is a great watch, and a real education too. Bravo et merci !

[@kailohre9336]

Thanks again! Inspiring to see you so cool, calm and collected in any situation! Looking forward to your next "problem"!

[@brianmurphy4404]

Excellent video patrick..glad they looked after you well in ireland...keep up the good work

[@jasonmcintosh2632]

Thank you for sharing your trip. Until I get out on the water more often, these videos keep my spirits up.

[@andrewkenny4633]

Always enjoy watching your videos as a single handed sailor myself most of the time I seem to learn something every time I watch keep up the sailing.

[@joeltatham5673]

What an excellent adventure. I’ve got five weeks until my run down to where the butter melts, and man, you make it look so easy. Thanks so very much!

[@patricklaine6958]

Sounds like a great adventure ahead of you. Fair winds!

[@louisross9691]

Great series ! Loved it. Thank you Patrick

[@Centox-x2m]

Dear Patrick, well done again 😀. It was nice meeting you in La Rochelle after your arrival. We are heading back now as well. ETA Thursday afternoon. Cheers Beat

[@patricklaine6958]

Many thanks. Have safe passage.

[@samhermans]

Thank you for taking the time to make these videos. Greetings from Belgium

[@royballantine6788]

Thank you Partick for 'solving the 3 body problem'. I look forward to your next adventure soon. As they say in Xhosa, 'Hamba gahle' (travel safely). :)

[@fredbos5997]

Thamks Patrick, nice to see how you do it all. It seems easy, but it isn't I think. Have a great summer and lot's of sailing hours!

[@FredGallefoss]

Learned something new about that sheet-rudder setup, never heard about it or thought about it. And yes, Erik has that rail system with carts, and it looks to function great. Thanks Sir.

[@sailingthalassa]

I always enjoy your adventures and the tech info you provide . Thanks for posting .

[@Nixontheman]

This series was fun to watch, thanks for posting 👍

[@vingreensill]

Great vid Patrick. Thank you for sharing your voyage.

[@patricklaine6958]

I'll check that out. Many thanks. (Haven't heard of that before.)

[@loahyvalley9797]

I really had a chuckle or two 😊 and I also learned a thing or two💡 Very inspiring - thanks a lot❣️

[@Dave-SailsAway]

Thanks. I always enjoy your videos.

[@patricklaine6958]

Many thanks Dave. Sail away!

[@Dave-SailsAway]

Reitement is imminent and I have been prepping for a few years.

[@Blueybob]

Three excellent subjects to learn more about. I enjoy all your videos Patrick. Thanks.

[@patricklaine6958]

Thanks for watching BB!

[@albertofourie3294]

So true that on a sailing trip one always gets to learn something about the boat, sailing and oneself! Well done on completing the hattrick! Look forward to hearing more about your next challenge!

[@skent]

Patrick your clever song lyric references are always on point, and I very much enjoy your conversational style to us phantom shipmates. ⛵ Cheers!

[@simonpritchard6074]

Thank you Patrick for a great, very informative film. Looking forward to your next jaunt!..

[@greglawson740]

Can't wait for the next one!!

[@peterthorn6395]

Very impressive! You're a brave man and modest with it 🙂

[@stephenharries2770]

Patrick. We were sailing from La Rochelle to Bourgenay as you were sailing past Ile d’Yeu. Unfortunately out of radio range to speak. As a Welsh man I couldn’t find any Brains Best Bitter at La Rochelle, so drank the Chateauneuf Du Pap instead. All gone now!!! Fabulous channel and my inspiration to sail to La Rochelle from South Wales. Keep up the excellent sailing channel.

[@patricklaine6958]

I was concentrating on keeping out of the way of dozens of Figaro and Mini class racers out that night. Lots of action going on there. Sorry I missed you. (I have my private stock of CNdP, so I wasn't worried. :-) Fair winds.

[@Vildra-t8i]

Thanks for the great video. My friend has the ball bearing slider in his main - it is excellent. The main just drops directly down when you release it. I have a furling main and the reefing is really easy with it.

[@paulthew2]

That was fantastic. Learnt lots, and loved the long sequences of the bow sailing across the waves. Lovely stuff.

[@patricklaine6958]

Far too kind Paul.

[@SzymonidasSailing]

Fair winds Patrick !

[@DennisMacdonald-r7d]

Ty so much love your adventures, very informative

[@pierrevanderdeure8164]

Thank you for an interesting vid Patrick, and congrats for the smart home made, energy saving autopilot 👍😉. The reefing mode left me slightly puzzled though, as it substantially differs from my own way : 1/ get into the wind or at least make sure the main acts as a flag, release sheet as necessary. 2/ ease halyard to required level. 3/ ease down haul. 4/ attach reef at mast level (with hook or other). 5/ tension the halyard again. 6/ tension the reef at boom end level. 7/ tension down haul again. 8/ get back on desired course and adjust main accordingly. I have mainsail travelers with ball bearings, normally the sail will go down effortlessly. I find reefing downwind impractical or even not manageable, at least on my boat. Cheers and keep sailing 👏

[@patricklaine6958]

I wasn't clear on reefing --- I reef (normally) the same way you do. The unusual thing I tried to do here is reef downwind --- which didn't work. I then turned up into the wind to reef the normal way, but I had too little genoa deployed and could not get as high into the wind as I wanted to (the main was still hung up in the spreader, but eventually worked itself free). We use the same procedure. Thanks for commenting.

[@Mezig34976]

Il est certain qu'un rail améliore grandement la manœuvre de grand voile. Elle en tombe presque trop vite du coup! Un régulateur d'allure, malgré son prix conséquent, est un sacré compagnon de route qui ne consomme aucune énergie et ne nécessite qu'un entretient sommaire.. Il suffit de rester attentif au changement de direction du vent, et donc du cap... Encore une belle ballade, avec, comble du confort, un sacré bon whisky pour savourer le plaisir d'être rendu à bon port...! Merci pour le partage et bon vent pour la suite!

[@patricklaine6958]

Je serais tenté par un régulateur d'allure mais ils ne sont pas vraiment adaptés pour ce type de bateau (qui surfe sur les vagues, etc.) La priorité pour l'instant est d'améliorer les coulisseaux pour le mât. Bonne navigation à vous.

[@terrynorton3182]

Great video as always Patrick. My wife won't even let me go out on my bike on my own now. Keep going whilst you can.

[@rosskember2289]

Patrick, your exploits and commentary are a delight please keep it up. Ross from Perth W A

[@GlobalTribal]

Great voyage. Thank you Patrick for sharing with us.

[@rexanddonnaboyd]

Good to see you again. Your adventures never cease to inspire and entertain!

[@Maerten-us6vu]

thank you for allowing us to sail with you. As always very nice and informative

[@leveneziadvm]

your efforts to produce these videos are very appreciated and well done. I look forward to watching every one. A step (or two) above!!!

[@real2gone]

Thanks, Patrick. Great to follow along with you.

[@jimmccann6876]

Patrick, thank you for engaging your phantom shipmates on your adventures. Your videos are intelligent and a pleasure to view. Best wishes...

[@crustyolcoot6646]

You have an impeccable taste in music old mate. Rock on.

[@DonGarber-ji4sr]

Thank you Patrick -- I sail solo, so I appreciate your example of going it alone.

[@robertwood8625]

Thank you Patrick. I really appreciate this content and the way you present it. It is interesting and useful to hear how you sail.

[@olivierorban787]

Hi Patrick Nice to see you again. Always cool to see you on water. I follow also Jaqueline from her boat « sailing Love workx», doing a circumnavigation alone with her 8,20m boat. Like you and Erik, real strong person !!! Cheers

[@patricklaine6958]

Thanks for the tip. I'll check out her videos.

[@treebs1423]

Thank you Patrick every time I finish one of your videos I want to head out somewhere new on my boat 😂

[@korhan-charlotte9171]

Thanks for all the advices sir. Stay safe. We’ll see you (hopefully sooner than later) again on another adventure.

[@magendron]

Merci Patrick d’avoir partagé cette nouvelle aventure. Je suis impatient d’être, encore une fois, ton « compagnon de bord fantôme »lors de ta prochaine sortie, où qu’elle soit !

[@patricklaine6958]

Trop gentil. Merci bien. Bonne nav.

[@robertwilson8789]

Hi Patrick ! First thing I have to say is NOBODY that loves sailing is laughing at you ! Love your realistic philosophy , and you have certainly proved yourself as valid . When my son (who lives on Mallorca) got a bug to sail , I explained to him how you use the weather . Not everyone gets that . Fair winds !

[@patricklaine6958]

Many thanks. Far too kind.

[@johnsmall9729]

Patrick "Born to be Wild", racing with the wind, runnin up that hill, no problem

[@patricklaine6958]

;-)

[@Pippinstravels]

Thank you Patrick, it’s been a pleasure riding along with you over the years. Looking forward to the next adventure. I long distance day sail solo, not yet made the jump past a single 30 hour watch, I think it might be time. Thank you sir.

[@patricklaine6958]

Good for you. (It's much easier out in blue water, than along a coast line). Good luck.

[@Pippinstravels]

@@patricklaine6958 I bought John Willis’s boat, I think you know him (he phoned you from my sofa once) so the boat is up for it just me…

[@richardsimpson2599]

A joy to watch Mr Laine.

[@tomasseglaren4731]

Thanks for another great vi. Keep on sailing,and fair winds.From Tomas Sweden👍👍👍😍😍😍⛵️⛵️⛵️⛵️

[@patricklaine6958]

Many thanks Tomas. Much appreciated.

[@yrannou1]

Thank you Patrick for sharing as usual this superb knowledge with all of us. Your humility and your passion for sailing are unique and I only wish I can have more of your videos. And do not hesitate to stop in Lorient next time, my hometown although now sailing in Dubai: we shall make you an honorary citizen of choice !! You are certainly inspiring me for my next goal in life !

[@patricklaine6958]

Yes, sorry I missed Lorient this time. I have some dear friends who keep their boat at Kernével. I'll be back? ;-)

[@SailingPardonMyFrench]

Slàinte Patrick. As always, thanks for taking us along, and making feel on board with you.

[@patricklaine6958]

Welcome back, and many thanks for the kind thoughts.

[@sailingsheriff3349]

Reefing looks like hard work. It certainly requires reef early if you think you need to. To do that in a hurry would be difficult, great demo and explanation. I think you’re the only KZbinr who explains every detail with Sailing Oceans coming close. Close call with the plastic. Always a great watch and lots to learn , looking forward to your next adventure, don’t forget add Cars to your list for the main sail.

[@patricklaine6958]

Yeah; I'll probably try another brand of sliders/cars before going to the very expensive solution of a new rail. Thanks for commenting.

[@gavincrosby2281]

Hi Patrick, I very much enjoy watching your adventures. I shall hopefully be slipping the lines for my first solo (day sail!) this weekend. You have to start somewhere..

[@patricklaine6958]

Bravo. Take many small steps (as I did when starting). I'm sure you are going to have some great adventures in the future.

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

Thank you phantom captain. Pity we missed meeting but at least we saw each other. Your vessel of adventure looks bigger IRL. She’s eye catching. RNLI is one cause we support as much as we can multiple times a year.

[@patricklaine6958]

Again, it was a 'near miss' at DL. I hope there will be a next time. Fair winds.

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

@@patricklaine6958 Please God. hopefully we might make it to La Rochelle again this year. The people we bought wave dancer from are based in La Rochelle now on their Halberg Rassey 34 called Rascal . Fair winds and safe travels

[@patricklaine6958]

@@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar Yes, I know John Elmes and Tom Mackey. I check on their boats after storms in the Vieux Port. The Irish mafia in La Rochelle. :-)

[@WavedancerWesterlyfulmar]

@@patricklaine6958 ah what a small world. John and Sheila are fantastic. He gutted & refitted wave dancer ( and christened her-previously March hare of Arun) allowing us to buy a pristine boat that has kept us & our 3 boys safe since 2007. It was fantastic catching up with them last year at their home. Say hello from us if you meet them. They follow us and enjoy seeing wave dancer again remotely

[@iaingray36]

Thanks Patrick, as always an excellent, entertaining and informative video. A pleasure to have you back.

[@patricklaine6958]

Many thanks!

[@richarddebenedettoph.d.3769]

Once again another pleasant sail. The boat seems to fit you well. Hope to sail with you again soon. Thank you.

[@SVImpavidus]

That area despite the big tides is probably some of the best sailing we have had. And some of the best food too! Sail Safe. Ant & Cid

[@patricklaine6958]

Yep, I love those restaurants 'en Bretagne'. Fair winds my friend.

[@Mark-abc]

Très éducatifs vos vidéos Messieurs , merci beaucoup.

[@Seacracker1]

Good inspiration. And i hear allways something that i did not know. Thank you. Looking forward to the next advemture

[@gregoryfrancisjames5071]

Another delightful trip. Another delightful video.

[@carbarrer6]

Thanks Patrick! Great inspiration indeed🙏 Fair winds....