Out to the Island of Sheep

[@NauticalNightmareDeep]

Love it ! Great to have a Geordie representing Newcastle. Hoy a hamma owa heea hinny Marvellous 😂

[@RogerRoving]

Howay the lads!

[@francoisHUGARD]

In this overly complicated world we could all do with a dose of roger barnes messing about on boats. Merci Roger!

[@basti4296]

There is no boat but small boat, and Roger is his prophet.

[@Verradonairun]

So disrespectful and frankly not very clever. Prophet and boat doesn't make any sense

[@katej3z715]

Just a quick update about 'The Dinghy Cruising Companion' by Roger Barnes. It is a great mix of the technical, well explained in his straightforward friendly manner, with diaries of individual sails (some genuinely thrilling), great photographs and lots of anecdotal memories,- written in a conversational way that echoes the videos. He is still in England but venturing to the Île de Sein and bay of Douarnenez. If you sample the book try book you will be delighted. In brief it is a must for anyone who loves this channel and boats. I did not know what to expect. The book is enchanting.

[@Kitiwake]

Hi Roger, You videos are great and nostalgic for me, especially the lug sail and the seagull outboard. With both of these I made my first voyage, aged 12, in 1969, with my father and his cousin.

[@plainsimple442]

Thought for a moment that Roger was leaving the boat...........for a swim!

[@ww6156]

I am always impressed when Roger jumps into the water in trousers and sneakers like it's nothing

[@richardstardust2355]

And this time he even gets in the car (like it's normal to do so)🩳 with wet shoes and socks?

[@plainsimple442]

@@richardstardust2355 It is normal with a small boat.

[@jonathanlewis1352]

Thanks for another wonderful water sojourn, a calming and healing respite in this insane world.

[@67Staffordknot]

Respect for leaving the gybe clip in, many would have left that on the cutting room floor. Another excellent video, thanks Roger.

[@Kitiwake]

Kevin wears his heart on his sleeve. Good fella, though.

[@jamiecleeves7921]

what a team kevin did brilliant thanks roger

[@quentinsf]

I was enjoying the romance, and thinking how nice it was that you invited companions along...how enjoyable that must be... and then I remembered the Loo Bucket 😊 Thanks for another great video!

[@ljd8520]

My mum and dad were Gateshead, dad RIP worked for Vickers Armstrong. He told me many stories about life in the shipyard. I miss him hugely. He also ran for Gateshead Harriers, Brendon Foster was 2 years older apparently and dad remembers he was always the star runner. Great music in this episode Roger, thanks for all that you do. You give us all a glimer of hope.

[@RogerRoving]

Ah! Thank you. That’s very kind.

[@ljd8520]

@RogerRoving might have a small sailing mission this weekend Milford Haven to Gosport wish me luck !

[@normanhutchinson4177]

Brings great memories of sailing in Morbihan. Unfortunately age has compelled me to leave those pleasures behind but I can vicariously enjoy your adventures. Thank you.

[@mikefriend7570]

Jeez Roger, I nearly dropped my coffee when the jibe turned a bit curly!

[@robinengland5799]

Your videos are always a wonderful break from the problems of the world! Thanks for all you do, France sure is a beautiful country!

[@maramé.r]

It is lamentable that so many of us are now excluded from living in France after so much time being able to do so. I lived and worked in Holland (including a year living in a boat) and France but feel so aggrieved that we can now only spend 90 days in every 180 and must take our leave from the EU for 90 days. Having lived in the EU also now means your UK state pension is somewhat lower as consequence

[@robinengland5799]

I am sure that is aggravating for sure! Beautiful country!

[@adamcotterell4029]

Beautiful

[@WallaceLivingFree]

great stuff, you make me jealous cheers

[@simonwoodward7169]

That somebody with your experience can get caught by a gybe in comedy fashion makes me feel much better about all the times I’ve done it! Loved the video.

[@Harlen1985]

Nice one mate

[@colinwellman9480]

That Gybe was hilarious; thanks for not editing it out.

[@JakobEngl]

Great video

[@MilesCobbett]

You have made me want a vessel like yours

[@robkunzig5795]

It is everything Roger shows it to be! Make it happen, I did - same rig! So simple, so functional and so spacious for 14'6". Find one and do it - rlk

[@ildut4921]

Bonsoir Roger, merci pour cette belle balade qui m'a rappelé celles de mon enfance avec mon père aux mêmes endroits presque tous les samedi sur un vieux baleinier à voile. Ma première nuit aux Glenans vers la fin des années 70 nous avions dîner de la purée mousseline, les flocons de pommes de terre cuits avec moitié eau douce et moitié eau de mer était horriblement salés je m'en souviens encore. Je n'en reviens pas que la rouille n'ait pas dévoré les vieux canons des moutons depuis tout ce temps... Merci pour ce partage plein de belles émotions et bon vent pour la suite 😎👍🙏

[@RogerRoving]

Les mémoires des français sont souvent au sujet de la nourriture ! Merci pour vos bons voeux.

[@rosscrichton8584]

Thanks you Roger.

[@MandolinSunrise]

Great adventure videos, thanks.

[@robinengland5799]

Love the video, just ordered yOur book!

[@rossbarnett3759]

Oh blast I thought you might have gone in then.. when you jibed. Never mind it was a great video and I really enjoyed it all. I bet Kevin is an old friend from a long time ago.

[@DinghyCruisingKingfisher]

A great little trip, thanks for taking us along. Josh

[@petroldrinker]

Your boat slips along beautifully.

[@moukafaslouka4796]

I have never set foot on a sailboat. Yet, your videos and laid back manners make me want to try my luck at this. I am old, but I am willing to learn. A dinghy might be the best option for me.

[@markdarley3825]

Well done for NOT editing out the brief excitement of the gybe and wet backside. It’s good to remind all of us that it’s easy to tip in with a small boat, so we had better be prepared, and keep our wits about us. As always, I feel almost as refreshed watching your videos as I do after a day or two in a small boat. Thanks.

[@Bari_Khan_CEng_CMarEng]

That is some cracking weather, and calm waters! I'm from Sunderland, and hearing a nearby Geordie's accent is nostalgic! What exactly happened with that gybe? Unintentional? Wrong positioning, and caught of balance?

[@christophe6065]

Thank you for this video. I was nearly frighted to see Roger Barnes in the water for the third time ! But you recovered just in time.🙂

[@rogerbull6115]

Another lovely short film. Thank you😊

[@louispoulain]

I had this video in my "watch later" playlist since it's out and i'm glad i did not skip it. Another lovely adventure on a lovely dinghy. Thank you for the upload Roger !

[@plymouthwelshboy]

Refreshing as always. Thank you 👍

[@cparnaby]

best sailors in the world

[@alexandersit156]

Allways nice to watch your sailing

[@ruyzapiola5965]

Fantastic, Mr. Barnes! Outstanding. :)

[@robertseaman2254]

Lovely to see you sailing again roger.its always a great treat to watch.and hope the house is going well and eager to see the update.warm regards robert.

[@nickarter]

Beautiful, gentle, quiet and simple….captures the essence of what’s important. Thanks.

[@jctothel]

As usual this has brightened up my Monday! Fucking love your videos Roger!

[@djbagley6]

Oh, silly me,,,,I've got your friends name wrong! "if only people knew what you can do in a sailing dinghy" has got to be the understatement of the year!

[@SailingKateLouise]

Loved it Roger...simply the best, cheers Paul

[@jeanletreust72]

Merci Roger ! Une nouvelle vidéo d'une belle navigation près de nos côtes: superbe !

[@dennisbellinger333]

I just have this to say to Geordie. Bass is the place brother. I’ve been playing for 56 years and had a great career doing so in Michigan. Love your videos Roger. Good sailing sir!

[@kevincharlton5236]

Nice one Dennis, I've been playing for nearly 50 year myself

[@scottverbeke359]

​@@kevincharlton5236 The low register is where i live, Stingray 4 string from the 90's and a Gull dinghy 2795 , both old skool classics Peace !

[@astrorad2000]

Another wonderful episode that refreshes and rejuvenates all who watch and enjoy! Thank you again Roger!

[@thecaveofthedead]

Kevin's Geordie accent is wonderful. Rockabilly bass player too. Hope we see him again.

[@justiceforall8574]

Thankyou Roger for sharing these wonderful times with us,Your creative content is so enjoyable.

[@katej3z715]

The Dinghy Cruising Companion by Roger Barnes (online bookstores, etc). I found this book through being interested in the history of the ile aux Moutons, the Bay of Douarnenez & about Ys, and all the legends. Most of you probably know about the book. It is now en route (from a very large online retailer). This is not an ad by the way, I just love boats and this channel is so good for re-setting against the worries of life.

[@bakerjmark]

Another inspiring and calming video. Thanks Roger! I was very impressed with how you handled your little jib incident. Kevin's calm and cool reaction was very admirable.

[@bobbywatchaddict523]

Inspired. I’m off to put my sailing dinghy in the water. Thank you, Roger.

[@graemezimmer604]

Wonderful relaxing trip Roger, many thanks..

[@SirPrancelot1]

Beautiful trip Roger. Thanks.

[@nesleinf]

You had quite a moment there at 31:45. I did the same with a friend last summer, but did'nt react as quickly as you, so our boat filled with water and we were unable to get it out again as the swell were too high. So we wawed in distress to another boat, who in turn called for assistance from the nearby harbour. But it was a fun experience. Keep them coming! Love from Denmark

[@AndyJarman]

A practice capsize on a hot sunny day is a great lesson in how much water these open hull designs can hold. Francois' modern kit Ilurs have quite a bit of inaccessible bilge below the deck. One day I'll get a pu.o and battery!

[@theSegovia]

20:50 My sentiments exactly! I've inflated mine that way my whole life... hasn't self destructed yet.

[@robertc9211]

A lovely little voyage, a couple beers with a good friend and a most graceful gybe recovery! Santé.

[@Kitiwake]

I think the beer the night before may have added to the near mob.

[@michaelharris9256]

Thanks for filming your adventures in your dinghy. Inspiring episode.

[@laurenceholden]

…and wise words to go with it. Thanks

[@oldjack3023]

Your Geordie mate seems like a really nice bloke

[@kencannuck]

Very good and refreshing Rodger and Kevin.

[@paulthew2]

Lovely, as always.

[@WaterTrails]

On the Columbia River in the Pacific Northwest, there's a rock called "Phoca Rock", named by the explorers Lewis and Clark, because it had many seals lounging on it. Up until now, that was the only time I've heard a seal called that.

[@lukedogwalker]

Ha way, man! Get the anchor up! Newcastle lads wear shorts all year round! It could be minus 5 on the terraces and ice on the pitch, and they'd all be there in t-shirts 😅

[@barryconway]

Charming. Thank you for sharing, sir. It did occur to me that the stars shine brightly, out there in the Îles.

[@RogerRoving]

They're called Geordies after the mining lamps they used, designed by George Stevenson (the railway engineer).

[@troytreeguy]

Fantastic Roger! You are inspiring a whole new way of recreation. I’ve sailed much when I was younger and had not for years, this summer I bought a little glass dinghy and I’ve had a delight in returning to that joy of my youth. I took a four day cruise this fall and was surprised at how little I actually needed and much of it was secure in the cuddly. A very good time indeed. Thank you

[@richardredling3291]

Another great video Roger. Thank you for having us along on the voyage.

[@jamesvibert2118]

You are truly a hearty soul. If the wind had died on that island you would have had a long row home without an auxiliary on board.

[@RogerRoving]

It was forecast to increase and turn southerly. Which it did.

[@woodencanoes9362]

Giben, Gybe, Jibe at 26:00. Well managed!

[@donalroche5666]

Great video Roger. Thank you for sharing.

[@jameshodgson1609]

Thank you for leaving in the excitement on the gybe. I think it proves how stable the Ilur design is that the drama was over very quickly. I never really got to grips with gybing when learning to sail 40 odd years ago !

[@CoVianna]

The “accidental” gybe reminds me why I like a nice heavy keel below me. 😂 Another entertaining video. Keep up the good work 👍

[@garrickmartin7707]

I do like that song you use for your outro. Thanks Roger.

[@gillesfressonnet501]

Good and quick reaction a few seconds from capsizing ! Bravo !

[@shortcircuit2001]

Thanks again Roger for wonderful video!

[@rogercurnow180]

Any crew that concentrates on feeding and watering the skipper and steers the boat can speak in tongues as far as I am concerned! Excellent video as usual Rog! Made more so by the close shave! Thanks.

[@coalfieldbeelovergerald3687]

Roger ! Enjoy the out n beyond in your tiny sailing dinghy . Love 💕 the sound of the waves, wavelets, birds n creaking of the boat as well. So restful n relaxing Mate. Cheers Nick

[@andypandy955]

These moments in life are so special. I am working hard to get my boat ready for it's adventures can't wait. Thanks for the vlog Roger. Oh! the mast repair was very good too.

[@isaacpaulsen1158]

I'm glad to see your mast is shipshape again. Party on

[@danielcantrell2080]

Nice honest video. Wet trousers, someone running after their boat as it starts driting off...thing that happen, but most people edit out.

[@djbagley6]

From my quiet woods in Oklahoma....how wonderful to go sailing with you and Geordie today! It just takes me away!

[@colrodrick8784]

Thanks Roger. Rather lovely video, including that rare for you almost oops as you jibed. Indeed, how nice to be out in nature; waves birds fish and the like. Magic. I do believe that you are making a real difference to people’s lives. Well, mine anyway here in faraway Hobart. Need to build my grandson a boat. Cheers mate.

[@pnwesty7174]

Lovely.

[@RickMunday]

Thank you for taking us along! Ironic you were talking about your vest at the beginning of the video and then nearly testing it later one in the video.

[@maxboonkittypoison]

Its great when you can share an adventure together. Thank you for bringing us along. And i am glad you didn't fall over board.

[@alexandrodemathe6035]

Sr. Roger sou um entusiasta dos seus vídeos, com eles estou aprendendo a gostar cada vez mais dos pequenos veleiros clássicos. Obrigado pelos vídeos. (Santa Catarina - Brasil)

[@klausfroehlich741]

Love this sailing,its so pure.thanks for the videos,chears

[@andrewthorne6653]

Your videos are very relaxing It’s always a joy to watch them thank you

[@tc8714]

Hello, just ordered your book from amazon. Thanks for the great videos that help keep dreams of sailing in my eye...

[@nicholasbell9017]

One of the best of your adventures. I can almost smell that seaweed piled thick on either side as you hauled the boat into that man- made cut. Fantastic to share this with you guys. What a lot you can do in a tiny boat, well-found and handy, with one eye on the weather. I like your Geordie mate, bass man. What band, what music? A bass player is tuned in to the rhythm of life, that's it! Nick.

[@RogerRoving]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@kevincharlton5236]

Im the bass player for a UK Band Bessie and the Zinc Buckets, also bass player for French Rockabilly band GASOLINE, I also play in a duo with my wife and we are called "Frog on the Tyne"

[@rederic2004]

Cracking video. Makes we wish I had a boat; and could sail.

[@hedleyjackson5131]

Great video Roger many thanks, keeps me focused on getting my little boat ready for our first jaunt.

[@Baywalker5017]

Good to see the mast repaired and you are back sailing. I bought one of those “body warmer” buoyancy aids since seeing you using them in earlier videos. It confuses my local sailing club but it’s a great bit of kit and unlike many has a crotch strap!

[@peterrobey1654]

Beautiful place. Enjoyed the details of how you camp on this video.

[@davelawrence6777]

Thanks for posting Roger it's been awhile

[@РафикВасильев-ю9ц]

Thank you, Roger, very intrestin !!! 😊👍

[@bobbutcher7725]

That black and white stripped flag does the job of satisfying your Geordie musician friend and the populous that is Normandy.

[@RogerRoving]

He takes the Breton flag to Newcastle United matches for that reason.

[@vinm300]

Great video The fiberglass section could be stronger than it was before I used wood glue on a frame, ripped it out years later and the timber split but not the glued section

[@dkhs555]

Very relaxing watching you two sailing, until you almost rolled out of the dinghy, wow😂

[@robinbirch5742]

Loved it- great video.