The (ugly?) truth about flotilla sailing - Ep86 - The Sailing Frenchman

[@nolankroha]

Our favorite sailor is back!

[@mikefriend7570]

When you have a dream and want it to become a reality, as long as you’re not hurting people along the way, however you make that dream reality is not for others to judge. I’ve watched many of your adventures on this channel and think you have made an incredible dream come true so good on you I say. Le mec Le plus cool du monde!

[@TheSailingBrothers]

OMG another video from you!!, we called our channel The Sailing Brothers after watching your channel for years. THANK YOU!!!

[@marcusingram522]

These fellas are well worth a watch👍

[@TheSailingBrothers]

@@marcusingram522 much appreciated

[@lovebadger]

​@TheSailingBrothers , you're my fave channel boys but I like the Frenchman too 😅❤

[@darrinpearce9780]

Yep, after sailing big boats for 30years many as skipper, everything Hugo said is spot on!!. Great video my friend. Thanks for posting.

[@IWANVOLLEBREGT]

GREAT to see you post again... concerning flotilla... Not only flotilla captains benefit from flotilla sailing ... for many it’s a stepping stone to their own boat and cruising lifestyle... not forgetting the shit ton of boats these guys buy ... and the local economy their guests support...

[@bogsplash8612]

As always you're commentary is spot on Hugo. I did a couple of seasons as a student, great times, great memories, great friend. Never sailed like that before or since. Wouldn't have missed it for the world but equally well wouldn't want to do it now. Keep on sailing and please, keep on vlogging, we need someone to tell it straight.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Yeah, same here, it was fun, but not for me anymore haha Thanks mate, stay posted

[@Erayt1015]

Awe!!!! Of course your video makes me smile about that time in life. 😅 I really met the best people (you included), big lessons learned, and I don't think I would be living in Croatia now if it wasn't for jumping into a flotilla. ❤

[@markgallagher1376]

Nice to see you again, Hugo!!

[@lejardindekasper]

Salut Hugo, ça fait une paye qu'on ne t'avait plus vu. Merci pour nous montrer l'envers du décor et relativiser les choses. La mer est à tous du moment que tous la respecte. J'ai hâte d'avoir des nouvelles fraiches sur tes nouvelles aventures, sur ce que tu deviens. bientôt. Marc

[@Thedrifter1]

Love your insight into this, i only wish i was 19 again. Thanks for sharing!

[@mansellmansions3418]

Good to see you again. Great video. No doubt a tricky one for you to organise in your head first. It worked and now I want to go on a flotilla!

[@thelonerizla1]

Mate etc ...lol . Looks like an awesome way for youngsters to get into sailing . Back in my day, in the UK , it was the Winston Churchill or Malcolm Miller . Cheers Hugo you really are a all round ambassador to sailing .

[@scholtenrm]

Hey Hugo, nice to see an other video of you 👍🏼 Great to getting some insights on how this world works, and how it helpt you to become the skipper you are now these day’s. Hope seeing some content from you again. Have fun dude 😎⛵️ Greetings from Holland 👋

[@patrickgiraudo5045]

Very inspiring vidéo. Thank you for sharing !

[@garethcampbell5007]

Hay, good to have you back.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

thanks :)

[@bobv8219]

Solid description of what you are capable of doing, we’re impressed!!

[@KiowaFreedom]

I like to sail exactly for the opposite reason : to be far away from this crowdy , tiring groups, and feel peace and freedom with dolphins. But of course, everyone have their own path ;) . Take care

[@reloadncharge9907]

Welcome back! Fun video, Thanks, Andrew

[@26N80W]

No hate here man. You video content is awesome. You have done a lot of interesting sailing.

[@robertsmme]

Just happy to know you are OK and still creating great sailing content. Hope you get to race soon

[@danknox9986]

Very good attitude.

[@Opium1960]

Thx for the nice videos and the students had a great time. Nothing wrong with that.

[@luksweam]

Personally, I am impressed with the progress of you English from your early vids. I will not comment on the whole "fun flotilla" subject because I have nothing original to add.

[@colinboniface194]

That looks like a boat load more fun than a bus tour through the countryside... Wish I had done a flotilla when I was younger...

[@fabm2278]

Bravo Hugo sur ces commentaires et cette vision des "flotilla"....et aussi sur les Bali 😅. A chaque fois au mouillage avec mon vieux voilier autour de Porquerolles ou St Tropez je pense à je regarde avec dépit ces blaireaux qui me cassent les c... dans un si bel endroit. Maintenant...je penserais à toi et à ce "mal nécessaire" 😉

[@fredericp2740]

Bravo Hugo Tu nous a fait une vidéo exceptionnelle ! Tu as raison gérer un bateau est une énorme responsabilité qui tu donnes de l’assurance.. et effectivement te crée un réseau de futurs contacts qui peuvent un jour te rapporter très gros si tu a su bien t’intégrer … mais il n’y a pas que ça… merci et ça me fait ( nous fait ton public) toujours plaisir de te revoir.. moi qui te suis depuis la réfection de ton petit bateau !! Ann Alé !!!👍👍

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Content que tu sois toujours la :) Merci

[@TiagoTeles-m1i]

Cool episode! Dying to know how you fixed the engine

[@kmk9119]

merci!

[@oh-brothers]

First !!! good one

[@leonlevstik]

Well second one. Silver is also good

[@mobilixone1575]

Salut Hugo! Nice to hear from you I totally agree on the barbeque subject…😂 What about your acutual sailing adventures? I`m very much interested in your racing ambitions and would very much like to see you on class 40thies doing videos like you did while preparing for the mini transat!

[@Chief_Red_Cloud]

Bravo♨

[@electronlibre7356]

Super ta vidéo varie on ne voit pas le temps passe !! Bon vent et profites de ta vie sous le vent 👌🏻

[@renatamariaboat]

Missed your videos! Any class 40 content coming?

[@brevardfencecompany]

The safety unicorn liferaft top tier!

[@AKaktusA]

Nice, and don't mind the hate comments!

[@skipperlinguini1628]

Pretty much the absolute nadir! When "people" have lost the meaning or are just flat. But you did it in some way!

[@tmattoneill]

Where is the location at the beginning. I don't recognise that open air restaurant bar

[@jaumemarti6290]

Hi Hugo, we are a bit lost regarding the timing of your videos. I guess this is an old one....Which are your current projects? and the future ones?

[@svStargate]

I’m assuming some more cool racing footage is coming soon. Hopefully!

[@oh-brothers]

There are some really small barbecue grills on some pretty big and expensive boats !!!! I love barbecuing but I dislike most boat grills.

[@Nixontheman]

Ha, yeah good Video

[@hanssoofi7447]

nice man :)

[@tt-of4xv]

Le problème ce n'est pas la voile en groupe mais l'alcool/drogue en excès et le bruit. Mais peut-être que ce n'est pas si pire ? Une semaine c'est cool mais j'imagine que tu faisais ça pendant 2/3mois d'affilés ? Le bateau doit bouger le soir ;) Félicitations pour t'être construit une vie de rêve !

[@philgray3443]

Do they do one for over 60s?

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Haha, I know they do one for families, so you might as well ask them :)

[@gjunior2471]

🤠🏖

[@hwntwww]

08:00 Oh God

[@DrSchweitzer]

There's only one thing I hate more than drunks, and that's a group of drunks. So thank you, no thank you to flotillas. So I'm very glad that you didn't stay with the flotillas but switched to offshore racing.

[@kisero2222]

Im surprised to see not one mention about drug abuse - at the skipper and guest level…is well known in the flotillas circle.

[@leonardbertaux6897]

Don’t think I could last more than a couple of those trips, not my idea of cruising.

[@antonomaseapophasis5142]

Why did you get an RYA license? Doesn't Glenans or other French organization offer a license?

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Yes, there are really good French certifications, but they are really long and complicated to get. RYA certification is quick to get and well recognise internationally

[@dimml0r]

well i understand that the pay is not good. but for this video bucketlust should pay you big bucks. with 130k. subs this is like a 24 min commercial. thats worth several thousands

[@johnbroomfield2172]

How's the tattoo going on your foot mate ? looking well Hugo 👍😎🍺

[@kubizdalis101]

There are many different ways to get where you are, but this one just isn't for me. Thank you for the insight, Hugo.

[@Opium1960]

Ignore hate comments, do your own. When will you sail your next Regatta?

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

thanks That's for 2024, stay posted

[@stevelawrie9115]

WHAT, yachties drunk? :)

[@GJj-f7p]

La banane et du jus de canne

[@DougVarble]

2019 really, you make great content, publish quicker please🎉

[@sungazer454]

Oh cool, shallow like a spring break party. But you can likewise at least pull some empty headed beauties over your radish I guess

[@bobv8219]

Sailing sold @sea

[@wampuscat1831]

The kind of people I avoid.

[@ArthurPopeye]

Et la mini-transat alors? T'es pas qualifié? Je te cherchais dans le classement... Bonne continuation en tout cas!

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Et non, pas de mini pour moi cette année (pas de budget)

[@ArthurPopeye]

@@TheSailingFrenchman Merci pour l'update. Du coup j'avais cherché un peu sur le net et apparement ya eu un peu de Class40 alors j'espere une video la-dessus :)

[@IndividualPerspective]

Hugo lets not fuck about.. Are you related to the most famous Hugo balloon guy that ever existed?

[@Tangaroa22]

Actually you don't have a weird accent. You have a French accent, there's nothing wrong with that..