ROUGH SAIL - BEATING our way across the BAY OF BISCAY - Ep 140

[@earlashton1342]

Travis I've been with your channel since the beginning & when I subscribed i though "OH", I don't no. But here I am & I went back & had a look at you guys back then. Oh boy have you grown. Congratulations on that your channel very much worth watching.

[@SailingJibsea]

Very steep learning curve from where we began, but each day we continue to learn something out here. Thanks so much and we look forward to continuing to share our journey!

[@nancyschindler4844]

Yay for Jibsea and her crew! You all are amazing! You inspire us and educate us!

[@SailingJibsea]

Thanks Nancy!😆

[@jonathanscott550]

Nice video taking wow that was a rough go in the Bay of Biscay. You had an experience I don't think my stomach could handle. Hopefully you are now in much warmer weather and smoother waters. Safe sailing looking forward to next weeks video

[@SailingJibsea]

Thanks Jonathan! Very happy to have the passage behind us. The areas on the other side make it all worth it! Can’t wait to share more

[@margaretyeung1833]

❤ love you video. Amazing how you captured the rough sailing part which contrast to the serenity of sunrise. I watched your video over & over. 👍👍

[@SailingJibsea]

Lots of highs and lows with so much in between ♥️

[@stephanieglennon1414]

You guys are amazing! Your channel stands out amongst many of the other sailing KZbinrs. You’re doing a great job and it’s a treat to watch your adventures. Thanks for taking us along. I can’t imagine how unpleasant this sail was and you are a great team. Steph, you’re so lovely😘.

[@SailingJibsea]

Thanks so much, that means a lot to hear that!🥰 it was amongst the most u comfortable ones in the books for us so far but we’re sure glad it’s behind us!! Can’t wait to share more with you, this side has made it all worth it!😊

[@davetschirhart9037]

Thanks!

[@SailingJibsea]

Thanks so much Dave! We appreciate your support so greatly!!💙

[@BohemianBeatster]

A pretty wild crossing. Well played.

[@SailingJibsea]

Thanks 😊

[@ES-xc6fk]

Glad you made it safe and sound. It looks like another amazingly beautiful place you will get to explore!

[@SailingJibsea]

It’s absolutely stunning! Can’t wait to share more

[@brianfields4479]

Hi guys, great video with a real sense for us non marinas, of just what endurance is needed for a trip like that. As I was once told, always remember the bad times will come, but eventually the sun will shine again. Can't wait to travel through the med with you guys. Give yourselves a big pat on the back. Best wishes from nz.

[@SailingJibsea]

That’s a great outlook. We can’t wait. It’ll make the rough ride over, worth it!

[@brownnoise357]

Ugh. I’ve hated the Bay of Biscay since getting stuck in a Force 10 plus and Huge Seas for over 3 Days, with being really Seasick, and no use to Man or Beast right through it. Had one okish crossing after, but since I head down well on the Continental Shelf and just Offshore, the French, Spanish, and Portuguese Coasts and able to get into nice places for shelter, and make use of Weather Windows. Yes it does take longer, but it is a great Route to Travel on with great places, great food, and lots of historic places ❤ it. Safe Travels and Fair Winds. Bob in Wales.👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿⛵️🌟🌟🌟

[@SailingJibsea]

sounds nasty! those 3 days feel like 10 when you're feeling seasick! Looking forward to all the history and cultural towns we'll experience on the other side :)

[@michaelsleater5865]

I so enjoy following your adventures!

[@SailingJibsea]

So nice to hear! Great having you along for it all!

[@thomasbrasse3145]

Sorry you were feeling bad Steph. Travis kicked this sails' ass. Nicely done and good catch on that rigging.

[@SailingJibsea]

Thanks Thomas! It was so worth it. This side of the world is beautiful!

[@jamesbell8529]

That's where the waters rise and sink warm and cold circulation of the Gulfstream.

[@biggooseadventures]

Thank you for another wonderful escape from my reality…love your videos.

[@SailingJibsea]

Our pleasure! Thanks so much for watching ☺️☺️

[@richmccue4845]

Love seeing the Hunters being used, and doing well

[@SailingJibsea]

Yep! She’s doing great 🎉

[@klouism1]

I'm glad you made it to a port safely. Stay well and happy. ⛵

[@SailingJibsea]

Thank you!☺️🎉

[@pmacgowan]

Congrats, if you are safe & well its still a good sail 🙂

[@SailingJibsea]

💯%!! Thank you

[@TheBilltut]

Great video keep up the good work!

[@SailingJibsea]

Thank ya!!

[@TinyBoatAdventures]

Great video, the notorious Bay of Biscay!

[@SailingJibsea]

Glad you enjoyed it! It lived up to its rep

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

This passage is otherwise known as the Rolley coaster for sure. Glad you’re safe.

[@SailingJibsea]

we literally kept saying "is this ride over yet?!" hahah

[@DVolvoguy777-x7o]

@@SailingJibsea glad you both are safe!

[@mpb9671]

⛵⛵⛵ You guys are great through every rough situation you have gone through you two manage to keep it together and focus Well done

[@SailingJibsea]

Just gotta tough it out to make it over to the other side! Thank you!

[@mikesmith1910]

Watch out for those Orca's...

[@MikeHannon-jp6po]

Eggs Actly...lol

[@SailingSnowGum]

Hi Steph and Travis. Thanks for posting this video. I hope you don't mind if I make so bold as to offer a couple of suggestions. The first one is, have you tried using the North Up setting with your chartplotter for long enough to experience the benefits? The point here is that sailing is all about the wind and the direction it's coming from. If the world and the wind direction keep spinning around the boat on your chartplotter display, as happens with the Heading Up setting you're presently using, maintaining situational awareness relative to the weather is so much harder. I accept that the Heading Up setting can make it easier to take a symbol from the chartplotter and then look in the right direction relative to your bow. There's pros and cons. Also, it appears from the chartplotter that the boat's radar is not on, is or not integrated into that display. Radar is a great way to see fishing boats, bouys, standing waves, rocks, ... even fishing pots. We often picked up objects worthy of our attention using radar. Also, radar is real time whereas AIS is somewhat delayed, vessel dependent. This can make a difference. Thanks again and regards, Rick.

[@SailingJibsea]

Hey Rick, we only use our chart plotter for our heading and overall vector. We have our actual navigational charts on a separate tablet, which is set to North Up. Haven’t had any issue with situational awareness of the wind with either setting. We only turn on radar when we feel it’s necessary. Thanks for the suggestions though. May certainly help others as well!

[@SailingSnowGum]

@@SailingJibsea I watched the rest of the video and saw that you certainly have things under control. Good sailing in tough conditions. And good teamwork! Enjoy using North Up on your other tablet. All the best with your adventures. 🙂

[@Outrageousconduct]

Yeah the bay of Biscay always hated that water congratulations on your successful voyage

[@SailingJibsea]

We can see why! Conditions can be very unkind. Thanks so much!

[@johnbeck2797]

Day 4 it's interesting how much drive you get out of deeply reefed main and partially furled headsail..

[@zenstitch9972]

Good job, Mates!

[@SailingJibsea]

Thank you!

[@gawebm]

Great video. I really felt the discomfort of this passage. I think I got a little seasick just watching it.

[@SailingJibsea]

Lol! We tried to show the conditions as best we could. Glad you enjoyed it! 🌊

[@wilecoyote2074]

That was a rough passage and some nifty sailing. Appreciate you managed to still video during it all. Orca attacks were in the news and I was thinking of you both. Glad you made it safely. 👍

[@SailingJibsea]

Tbh when we’re really uncomfortable and just trying to hang on, it makes it very challenging to get the push to film, while simultaneously thinking that “we’ve got to show what it’s like out here!”

[@svZia-Switch51]

I know you guys were happy to have that passage behind you! I’m curious what ever happened to the staysail you put together back in SXM? That would have been a great sail for this passage and then a little bit of Genny in conjunction. Maybe the dink was in the way since you stored it on deck.😊

[@SailingJibsea]

Very happy it’s behind us! We still have the stay sail but it’s so tucked away that…you know. laziness🤣🤣. With the dink store on deck I think we still could have made it work

[@adrenazanetti3660]

Nice video 👍🏼 I worried the whole time you were loosing your dinghy though 😂🤣 it was hanging on fox dear life and it seemed like no one noticed it heading off the port side 😳

[@SailingJibsea]

Lol! Ya we saw it and it was still strapped down.

[@HopeOfJoe]

Soooooo cool. Know it was bumpy and sea sickness crept in,yet cool that you two are making it. And a summer in the Need is exciting. See you next time. ✨ 🌊 💨 ⛵️ 🏝️ 👙 🌞 ✨

[@SailingJibsea]

Makes it all worth it!! ☀️ 🏝️

[@toddthompson4307]

Great video!

[@SailingJibsea]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@billhanna8838]

Inner shroud not got a cottor pin in the botle screw ?

[@Marc_de_Car]

Thanks

[@SailingJibsea]

thank you for watching!

[@petertorrey4080]

Nice video.

[@SailingJibsea]

glad you liked it!

[@faelsinnes]

Nice sail, the Bay was kind to you. Regarding the dream, only thing to say is "you're not in Kansas anymore Dorothy ! " Don't know how far behind the video's are to real life...watch out for the Orcas off Portugal ! U tube it if you don't know what I mean.

[@andyw6702]

Nice! Love your videos. As you head further south, are you concerned about orca attacks? Haven't much lately, probably wrong time of the year

[@SailingJibsea]

They’re further south right now and VERY active. It’s terrifying. We hear of damage to boats almost daily ☹️☹️

[@andyw6702]

@@SailingJibsea I've seen several orca attack videos on KZbin, A terrifying event to go through. Seem to be mostly attacking rudders but, I think, a 30 foot boat actually sank. Be careful, safe travels. Love your updates.

[@CarlSmithAviationBroker]

What do you two think of those 'double-jointed' winch handles?

[@SailingJibsea]

We like to keep them on our main working winch that control our reefs, jib and main halyards. Clean, out of the way and easy to work with. We wish the grip itself was longer. We don’t use them on our working jib sheet winches as we prefer the longer handle and stability of our regular ones

[@annafraley5388]

NO one likes the Bay of Biscay, wonder why.?? 🤷🏻‍♂️🤔 🤣😂 Sounds like an A Typical dream you had to us…!! 😎👍🥳

[@ExposingReflections]

Wow. Something has changed. Travis, you're much more relaxed. A real pleasure to listen to you. You once were a bit tense or intense, but now you have a peacefulness about you that has made you one of my favorites. Life is like that. It changes you. It's easy now to tell you're enjoying yourself more, and im happy for you. Amazing video. On a more serious note, what plans if you're in contact with the Orcas of ill repute? Would a speaker attached to the hull with a certain music playing make the rudder less enjoying or entertaining for them? Perhaps something slow and classical? Perhaps the sound of a sperm whale call or Orca calls? Maybe a tarp with weights hung from the stern if you have to stop during an attack? A plan of action for worst case scenarios, is important. Good luck, you two. And thanks for the great channel.

[@hamrite]

Stay at a good distance from that coast, the Orca's attacks have become too frequent !!

[@SailingJibsea]

There really has been! It’s awful.

[@davebrochet5520]

Hello Jibsea, I also have a canadian flagged boat (Tioman) and should reach Gibraltar on Monday, June 5th. I can see that you are already in Gibraltar. Can you please let me know if you were able to meet the Customs in order to obtain the 18 month visa for a sailboat in the Shengen area? Many thank s for your help!

[@rl8992]

Wow, great footage, Steph what do you take for sea sickness?

[@SailingJibsea]

We tried our best to capture what we could while getting beat up lol! I just take a Gravol (motion sickness medication)

[@GerardFoucher75018]

Hi! You have very good sound! Can I ask you what brand/model are your mikes? Thank for the voyage, it was great!

[@SailingJibsea]

Hey Gérard. We have the Hollyland Lark M1 mics. They’re awesome. Glad you enjoyed the vid!

[@philipheebsh4201]

Great camera work capturing those waves. 🎉

[@SailingJibsea]

Thank you! It’s so hard to do them justice with what the camera can capture

[@spruce5020]

Ahoy Jibsea, Great video. It's nice to see a video where the passage is "spicy" and those doing the sailing are honest about the challenges this presents. I am looking at joining the crew on a sailboat leaving Portsmouth to sail to Cartegena, Spain. The skipper say's the Bay of Biscay is either horrible or beautiful, no in-between. When did you make this passage? Was it the end of May as the posting date would indicate? Thanks Scott

[@SailingJibsea]

That’s awesome! Hope it’s beautiful. We made the passage in early May

[@scarletbegonias2359]

Many places around the world where the deep water meets a continental shelf wreaks all kinds of havoc on mariners. I wonder if navigating the southern passage beyond The Bay of Biscay along the Portugal Coast wouldn't be preferred during rougher weather to avoid Orca encounters? There aren't any reports of Orca's harassing rudders in rough seas, something to consider as you approach that leg of your journey.

[@SailingJibsea]

Not sure about whether they are less inclined to attack in rougher seas but we have heard of many incidents the further from shore one is. We’re hoping to never find out for ourselves 🤞🏼

[@scarletbegonias2359]

@@SailingJibsea I sincerely hope that you don't have such an encounter either. It's an area that you're approaching with increased frequency and I have never heard of an incident happening in rough seas with boats moving more actively. Seems to me that a hull moving up and down in rough but not too rough weather would make it nearly impossible for an Orca to nibble on a rudder without putting itself in danger. You certainly wouldn't want to lose steering in that kind of weather either, but if it were me I would take that risk.

[@SailingJibsea]

Based on the cruising and research community down in this area, the recommended approach is to motor sail close to shore within 20m of depth once entering the hotspots where the pod of attacking orcas are currently present

[@Afortunado357]

How many feet is your boat and year of issue??? Thank you

[@chrismulvey49]

Did you consider traveling further west to get to deeper water? I just checked and the continental shelf does extend fairly far off shore

[@SailingJibsea]

We did consider that but it meant saiking directly west only to be in larger seas when the winds piped up. So south east seemed to be the more comfortable option

[@RichardRoger1966]

Are you nervous of the Orcas around the Strait of Gibraltar? I keep hearing reports of issues with attacks. And from one of them it noted there was a primary female who was training the others to attack. Perhaps she was upset by her calf being killed by a boat and she's PO'ed at the sailing world for it...

[@SailingJibsea]

As we approach the current hot spot, it is a major worry. We hear almost on the daily, of attacks occurring and it’s terrifying

[@davsor08]

Personally, I find it hard to believe that orcas keep grudges like that and orchestrate 'attacks' in revenge. Scientists work on several theories and one, which I find the most believable, is that these events are hunting practice sessions. Keep in mind that orcas are formidable hunters, solo and in packs, and packs of 2 - 4 orcas have reportedly even taken down mighty blue whales. The theory asserts that the cause of these events having started is that the orcas have lost much of their usual live practice prey, like giant tuna which due to extensive fishing in later years has nearly vanished from the coastal areas of Portugal and Spain and sought deeper waters. The young ones need that practice for future whale hunts, so at some point in time, one orca accidentally came up with the idea of going for rudders, as they have a certain resemblance to whale flippers, which is the first point of attack for when orcas attack a large whale to immobilize it. Anyhow guys, stay safe and hopefully you get in to the Med safely :) Looking forward to some sunny episodes in the summer :)

[@RichardRoger1966]

@@davsor08 I don't think you're giving the Orca's enough credit for intelligence. Dogs can keep grudges towards their abusers (males, males with baseball caps, or whatever idiosyncrasy they carry) . Whales have a far larger and more complex brain than a dog, so why is it hard to believe...? Secondly, what is right beside the rudder typically? The prop and if a baby got too close to the prop, it would get injured. Ergo Mom gets upset at vessels. She cannot take down a tanker ship, they may not even notice a bump. But a sailing vessel being so much smaller, and it has the same device on it could easily become a target. Noting it could be the sound(s) transmitting through the water which could alert the creatures.

[@einarquay]

Lovely to see the Canadian flag flying proudly on the boat. My impression is that we don’t have a lot of sailors out there compared to other countries. What’s your view?

[@SailingJibsea]

We love it flyin our big flag too! There are certainly way less of us out here that’s for sure. Especially on this side of the pond. We’ve physically only seen 3 in the past 13 months

[@markamsterdam539]

Good video

[@SailingJibsea]

Thank you!

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

Quite a bit south of here, but where are they in real time?

[@SailingJibsea]

Portugal

[@RaeSimpson]

W eld that saildrive sealing ring

[@SailingJibsea]

We don’t have a saildrive

[@RaeSimpson]

@@SailingJibsea

[@Tim8mit]

why is north to the bottom of your chart plotter....each view had me confused seeing Lands End Uk below France that was confusing

[@SailingJibsea]

Because we have it set on course heading, instead of north. We keep our tablet set on north

[@dancarter482]

You're on watch. Standing watches, not _shifts_ !

[@EllebogenOfficial]

This is my navigation area.😂😂😂

[@SailingJibsea]

Fun area 😂😂😅

[@arqcm]

dont Forget to stop at AVEIRO Portugal!!!

[@goofnoff2672]

Why did you not just cross the channel to France? It appears to be closer.

[@SailingJibsea]

We didn’t plan on going there and it would have meant checking in and starting our schengen clock much sooner.

[@roydaley3413]

👍

[@shaneshaw1895]

damn it, I hated to do it but I was like # 667, I wanted to leave it as 666!

[@SailingJibsea]

😂

[@mtumix]

??? Rough Sea`??? Are you kiddin me?

[@pauldent7067]

i never really understand why women go to sea, apart from a few they can't cope, they're a liability tbh, id rather be on my own, less to worry about.

[@SailingJibsea]

That sounds like a very lonely outlook

[@vangarcia419]

Please Stop Talking

[@SailingJibsea]

Please stop watching

[@finn3408]

This whole video is nothing but whining.

[@SailingJibsea]

That’s your opinion but thanks so much for watching!!

[@finn3408]

Stop whining