SAILING ACROSS THE ENGLISH CHANNEL FOR THE FIRST TIME! | Ep.117

[@backtothebarky]

Congratulations on your crossing matey, you seemed well relaxed in the shipping lanes I know those ships always look further away on camera so they were quite close! Did you have any AIS? New boat looks fast. Sure you'll get her ship shape soon enough.

[@AlexGoesSailing]

No AIS. Would definitely want it at night or in low vis but also wouldn’t go if that was the case. Shipping isn’t scary from me since I’m so used to the Solent so understand how they move. I’m loving this new boat but it definitely needs a bit of work. Thanks for watching!!!

[@backtothebarky]

@@AlexGoesSailing Yes you're right. Solent is the best training ground.

[@joewilliams5396]

Fantastic. See you next time.

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Cheers!!!

[@MrSmithToday]

Hi, To stop water leaks from most gaps like the hatch while out at sea you can use a sealant/adesive called CT1. Come either in black clear or white. It can seal and bond even in the wet or under water. like a rubber silicone but its much heavyier duty stronger rubber, can bond wood alu and steel, and still flex. always have some on the boat. Great for caravans also.

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Will definitely get some! Thanks for the advice!

[@markthomasson5077]

Just discovered that at Homebase. Seems ok, not that easy to apply, but 1/3 the cost of marine sealant

[@MrSmithToday]

@@markthomasson5077 I'm also using it in black to fix my dads room from leaking in the next few days.

[@richardsue1]

welcome back,boat looks great

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Thank you!!!

[@galleryhad7747]

Well done.

[@hedleyjackson5131]

Well done looking forward to the updates and improvements

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Plenty of those to come that’s for sure!

[@stehodg1934]

I do like the new boat good on you 👍

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Thank you!!!

[@dcallan812]

Great achievement, its a very busy bit of water. 2x👍 Will you be swimming back??🤣🤣

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Might be faster with the amount of wind we had 😂

[@gonesailing]

Nice one Alex and Lizzie. Congratulations and thanks for sharing your exploits across the English Channel and Channel Islands. 😊

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Thank you I really appreciate it! Was such an amazing trip!

[@amgpuma]

Saltire, St Andrews cross ;-p

[@richardadams3655]

Another great video. Thanks, Alex.

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Thanks Richard!!!

[@jeffweston7465]

Alex enjoyed the video you pair are a good team Look forward to more 👍👍👍

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Thanks Jeff! Sailing with friends is always fun!

[@ausweta44]

I think direct downwind you could try goosewinging using the Genoa on the other side with a whisky pole to hold out the clew. It would more effective than just the kite on its own.

[@AlexGoesSailing]

I agree! Just need a pole for next time but I think a properly sized spinnaker is on the cards for sure!

[@markthomasson5077]

I gave up with the spinaker on my Hirondelle, the poled out Genny was nearly as good, and so much easier. With a trimaran you probably won’t need the pole. Try setting from outrigger bow for downwind. Though I see your spinaker is quite flat, so the bowsprit may be best if you ‘tack’ down wind

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@@markthomasson5077 yeah a new spinnaker of the correct size will make so that a pole won’t be needed!

[@sailing_helouise]

Well done, mate, nice one. 👍👍

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Thank you!!!!!!!

[@gatecrasher1970]

leak is bad lol was you drunk when you fitted the hatch haha, good sailing though and yeah that spinnaker looked well weird size

[@AlexGoesSailing]

The person who did must have been! New to me boat and I will definitely be getting a better spinnaker!

[@pilksuk]

Just thought after watching will this fit on your trailer or are you planning on getting a new one or mooring?

[@AlexGoesSailing]

New trailer inbound!!!

[@svflapjack8770]

Whats your navigation app?

[@AlexGoesSailing]

I used savvy navvy on this crossing!