Memories of a Great boat Colvic Watson Motorsailer sailed all around the Baltic and the archipelagos

In my list of Happy Memories my time on Norsela rates high.

[@paulnewton1089]

Thank you for your blog , I am unable to get afloat at the moment, so I like many others, live through your photos. Paul.

[@michaelchartres]

Glad you like them! I also am unable to get afloat due to arthritis and age and like you use my imagination watching others on KZbin. Regards Michael

[@conexo4668]

puedo ver un ser humano creativo y de espiritu hacedor! gracias por tu energia!! admiro las personas como usted. yo trabaje 25 años en una tienda de hobbies en Buenos Aires. y pude nutrirme desde muy joven de esos valores.

[@michaelchartres]

Gracias por ver mi video y dejar un comentario. Le deseo lo mejor y le envío mis mejores saludos. Michael

[@grantmorrison560]

Dear Michael what a joy to be able to walk through your wonderful memories of Norsela! I can tell that this vessel was more than keel and sail, it was part of your DNA. Cheers Grant.

[@michaelchartres]

Thank you Grant, it certainly was and if my Wife had not been taken by cancer I would still be enjoying it. Regards Michael

[@PDUCKELS]

A beautiful little ship, very well thought out layout and high quality fit out!

[@michaelchartres]

Yes indeed! I really didn't want to see her go but my Wife had cancer and I really had no choice. Regards Michael

[@Jonathanbaker]

Loverly 😊

[@michaelchartres]

She was 💙

[@lenachristofferson3895]

Remeber the afternoon when my children and I met you up in Waldermasviksskärgård a wounderful afternoon.Will be unforgotten forever. Kram Lena

[@michaelchartres]

I remember it well Lena. If only it could be repeated. I hope you are well and have stayed safe. Love Michael

[@JerryWebb]

Lovely film, thanks so much for uploading it!

[@michaelchartres]

Thank you Jerry. NORSELA was a lovely boat, I had some great times on her. Cheers Michael

[@lukeriley1914]

Seems like it was, and hopefully still is a great ship. I myself love boats and cruiser cabains as we call them .There's nothing like sleeping on the ocean or lake's or even river's as that matters . I could hear the love for her in your voice and the heart fell moment for having to pass her on. I said it once and many times before I love hearing your memories, your life stories and your heart felt moments in life, Thanks for sharing this lovely memory of HMS Norsela! Best Reguards

[@michaelchartres]

Thank you Luke for that great comment. As you will have gathered, like you I love boats and the sea. Have you travelled and what boats have you enjoyed? Cheers and regards, Michael

[@davestrains6816]

Wonderful video. Brought back many great memories when I crewed on a Thistle racing on Arkabutla Lake in Mississippi. Thanks for sharing. Dave

[@michaelchartres]

Thank you Dave. It's great to have happy memories and I'm pleased it brought one back to you. Regards Michael

[@phil36310]

Hi Michael, I understand how it feels to give up a passion - most of the time because we don't get any younger. And that is what memories are for: to cherish and keeping the dream(s) alive. But 'old' is not the correct word. Better is 'experienced' ! I enjoy your video's - very natural and interesting. Thanks, Filip

[@michaelchartres]

A great comment Filip, thank you. OK, I'm not old but I have eighty one and a quarter years of experience. Thanks for watching the videos of "experienced" (old) man!! 😀Regards Michael

[@rosemarie-karma]

Beautiful vessel

[@tonybrown5187]

Many thanks for that, well done, regards Anthony

[@michaelchartres]

Pleased you liked it. Cheers Michael

[@Robert-xm2kz]

Really enjoyed this,thanks!

[@michaelchartres]

Thanks for watching and your comment. Cheers Michael

[@hythesailor]

What a great boat. I have sailed in a fair few yachts during my time but Norsela looks far more spacious than any of those of the same footage. You must really miss sailing in her. Matthew

[@michaelchartres]

Thank you Matthew. NORSELA was/is very spacious but in being so made her not so good at sailing. I wanted a proper sailing cruiser but my wife was not so keen and wanted comfort so NORSELA was a compromise. As it turned out I too was happy. When others were reefing their sails I was out putting mine UP !! Regards Michael

[@TheStevemcqueen68]

Thank for sharing, I have never sailed in my life , was thinking about ,renting my house out , and buying a boat like yours ,to live on and learning to sail,

[@michaelchartres]

I don't know how far you have got with your thinking, how much you know about sailing etc. etc. but I would suggest you rent a boat for say a week first to see if it is a life you would want. Then look into the cost. It is not a cheap pastime. but if you do go ahead with your dream I wish you every success. May the winds bow in your favour. Regards Michael

[@VlogGoals]

Hi! This is one of the best videos I have seen today! Keep uploading such awesome videos. I look forward to more of your videos my friend. Have an amazing day! Stay Connected. 😊

[@michaelchartres]

That is very kind of you to say so, thanks you. I have plenty of videos on my channel and hope you will watch and enjoy some of them. Regards Michael

[@trainsontuesday]

Strangely I spent a little time yesterday reminiscing about my Dad and his boat Tanawaha. It was nice to hear you relate your wonderful memories both in the past tense and as if you still owned Norsella in the old footage. Regards, David.

[@michaelchartres]

By the time we reach our age David, we have accumulated many memories and since our bodies no longer allow us to enjoy many the activities which created those memories all we can do is reminisce. I expect your reminiscing brought some happy memories too. Thanks for the comment and regards, Michael

[@flyingkub]

Well I can see that you have enjoyed going around places in one form or another, I can see why you would be sad to see that lovely boat go.

[@michaelchartres]

Thanks for your comment Algy. I have always loved traveling and started at the tender age 6 when my family moved to Kenya. NORSELA took me to interesting places allowed me to meet new people and see different cultures. She was a comfortable, sturdy and safe boat. I loved her like you seem to love your little Kub. Regards Michael

[@flyingkub]

@@michaelchartres I have traveled the world more than once and always like being involved with different cultures, the opertunities I have had to be with African trib's people and spend time with them was fantastic so I understand you love of travel.

[@pilpelet100]

Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelchartres]

My pleasure and thanks for watching, regards Michael

[@manwithapan9481]

Nice boat n good times capn :)

[@michaelchartres]

She was my pride and joy and gave me many happy memories. Thanks for watching, regards Michael

[@cgdeery]

Very nice

[@michaelchartres]

Thanks, it was great and I miss the boat a lot.

[@lukeriley1914]

Are you going to continue your other channel Memories of an old man? would love for you to continue, Love It!!!!

[@michaelchartres]

Yes Luke I shall be uploading more Memories of an Old Man on that channel but the next lot will be about things that have happened to me when I was jet setting in the 1970's. I must get round to doing some.😃

[@Andystrainsandmore]

Thank you for sharing with us. Very interesting to hear and see stories about your ship. Is it still sailing and do you have contact to the new owner? Best Regards Andy 🤠

[@michaelchartres]

Thank you Andy. As far as I know NORSELA is still in use but with a new name. I don't have contact with the new owner. Cheers Michael

[@Andystrainsandmore]

@@michaelchartres 🥴

[@StemtoSternSailing]

This video popped up in my recommendation list. A nicly put together summary in memories of Norsella. She is a beautiful boat. Have you seen her again after you sold her? I hope you and your wife are well and healthy. Best regards from Jarle (Norwegian sailor)

[@michaelchartres]

Hello Jarle. Thanks for the comment and no, I haven't seen her since. As for our health, not good I'm afraid to say, we have both tested positive for Covid. I hope you are doing better and soon sailing again. Regards Michael

[@StemtoSternSailing]

@@michaelchartres im sorry to hear that, I'm wishing you both a speedy recovery. Not that I think it is going to help much but I'll be thinking of you and those around you. I looked at your channel. Wow you have been keeping your self occupied, impressive stuff. Take care and get well soon best wishes from uss to you.

[@Jonathanbaker]

What size is this motor sailer?

[@michaelchartres]

The hull was just over 10 mts but OA the bowsprit 11 mts. It was the largest of the Colvic Watson motorsailers of this style and I added the bowsprit for mooring bow to in Sweden's archipelago. Thanks for watching, regards Michael