Solent to Poole to Prepare to Cross the English Channel | Ep.159

[@ianbell5611]

Very good . Enjoy your trip.

[@AlexGoesSailing]

Thanks! 😃

[@ExtraordinaryHorizons]

Your so cool! Can't wait to start an adventure when were done refitting our 65' power catamaran!

[@mgrDonosiciel]

😁

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@@mgrDonosiciel 😁

[@jeffweston7465]

Great update from "Alex's Learn to sail school " look forward to the channel video

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@@jeffweston7465 how to motor I think it should be!

[@fat_tommo_goes_boating]

You did well to get a pint in the Bank's arms. Last time I was in there, the staff were so slow, I walked out before I fell asleep and went back to the boat 😂

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@@fat_tommo_goes_boating I actually went to old Harry’s bar! Was actually really good so you might like it as an alternative!

[@fat_tommo_goes_boating]

@AlexGoesSailing never been there! 🫣

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@ well now you have another reason to get out on the water!

[@fat_tommo_goes_boating]

@@AlexGoesSailing I don't need much excuse 😁

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@ neither!

[@joewilliams5396]

Look forward to seeing you sailing and visiting the channel Islands

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@@joewilliams5396 it’s going to be a fun one! Weather was not as predicted as usual!

[@jackgoresailing]

Good video as always, looking forward to yhe channel crossing

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@jackgoresailing thank you! Just editing it now!

[@dcallan812]

Great update 👍

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@@dcallan812 thank you!

[@Olygreener]

Alex, what’s that app you are using for monitoring your anchorage? You said the name but I didn’t catch it. Thanks! Really enjoying your adventures!

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@@Olygreener Vircru! Thanks for watching and I’m glad you like and enjoy them!

[@ciaranpeterson9422]

exellent video. love the boat, whats the story behind the name ?

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@ciaranpeterson9422 the second owner imported her to Scotland from America and changed the name to the second to last outer Hebridean island. He always wanted to sail there but never got the chance with his age. He then sadly passed on and the boat got sold. I then did the trip to the island and completed it for him and managed to get in touch with his widow and shared some pictures which she really enjoyed!

[@ciaranpeterson9422]

@AlexGoesSailing thanks for the reply, I'm from the outer hebrides hence my curiosity 👌

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@ no problem! Will hopefully see you next time I’m up that way!

[@chriscockell]

Hi Alex, do you carry a liferaft? If not, it may be worth considering how quickly you can inflate and get in the dinghy, particularly with going across the Channel. Before I could afford, or cared about(!) a liferaft we always used to keep the dinghy half inflated on deck. This being on the basis that we might get the other half pumped up pretty quickly and, if not, at least we had half to hang on to if the boat sunk in a hurry! Certainly best not to tow it, as it flips over, or carry it fully inflated on deck as it always tries to escape in heavy weather.

[@AlexGoesSailing]

@@chriscockell no life raft but it does have one in the shed. Main reason for not carrying it is weight and room. I can get the dinghy inflated so fast now with the new pump and even manually. Also having a tri you will definitely have the time to pump it. Also have my epirb ready to go! It’s definitely an interesting conundrum.

[@donotwantahandle1111]

Yeah, I'd be towing that dinghy fully inflated especially on a open ocean just in case the tri flipped and you need the dinghy straight away!