Mini 6.50 meters sending it offshore (17+ kts) - Ep 122 - The Sailing Frenchman

[@brucekratky7993]

If I were a rich man I’d sponsor you, even buy you your own boat. Alas, I am not at all rich with so many family obligations to maintain. All I can do is thumbs up you and encourage you to press on. You are so good at showing the wonders of sailing. GO HUGO GO!!!!

[@pangrac1]

That drone shots and boat in full swing looks amazing.

[@gesperrteruser5223]

Thank you for those video, quite dry and really fast design.

[@the-selfish-meme7585]

There's always that little pulse of happiness when I see your video notification... thank you!

[@adam8642]

one of the best for sure

[@Darfur64]

I've heard some people poopoo the scow bow. But watching the way it averages out the waves, stays on top, stays on plane. What a brilliant design! Safe sailing to you!

[@edwardhewer8530]

Yes, this is what impressed me most on this video (Plus the fact he has room on his boat for a P4 Drone and a Sextant box!). Amazing how dry the boat is. Where can I buy one?

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

IDB marine ;)

[@matthewprather7386]

It's really the only practical way a boat can carry so much sail area downwind while also not moving very much ballast around. The magic is the boat is not too slow in light air and upwind. It's so great, and the point boats look silly now.

[@OmarDziri]

depuis quelques semaine, je suis addict total à votre périple. Je voulais voir dans l'ordre, mais pas pu m'empêcher!!!!!!!! J'adore ce maxi DR, je repasse cet épisode en boucle. Vous me faites rêver! Merci Hugo, et bon vent! Je rêves de vous voir tout déchirer pendant la mini! Ce serait un super podium!

[@tomwaite4594]

I agree, fantastic drone work, but getting the noon sight at 12 knots in a mini is almost SUPER HUMAN! HUGO THE REAL BOSS

[@luksweam]

J'adore ce son du vent qui chante sur le gréement. ❤️

[@jiefflerenard1228]

Best drone pictures. What a speed, flying from wave to wave, beautiful but what a back breaking roller coaster it must be. Amazing You deserve Millions of viewers .

[@HeadwatersKayak]

that is such a slick little boat. I’m impressed

[@Coco-jo3kq]

Qu'un aussi petit bateau doté d'une quille puisse surfer aussi vite c'est fascinant Merci pour ces images Hugo

[@ctdt630]

Il est impressionnant ce petit bateau. Son comportement avec la houle de face est surprenant ! Très belle images. Merci.

[@adam8642]

Can we have a video about sextants and navigation please.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Will think about this yeah

[@andrewdeandrade2142]

@@TheSailingFrenchman You asked about a Patreon or other forms of funding and I will say for myself personally is that from the few times I've donated to a Patreon it wasn't because it was entertainment (good entertainment is cheap these days and everywhere) but because it was teaching me the things I wanted to know that no one else was teaching well. If you made more videos teaching all the skills and details about helping someone like me get to the point where we could do what you're doing that definitely would deserve Patreon donations in my book. I'm looking to get a Mini 650 myself but I didn't grow up sailing like many people who do what you do have so finding this kind of educational material is super rare.

[@jiefflerenard1228]

@@andrewdeandrade2142 = Your request sounds like blackmail. If you do not intend to give just don't, keep the excuses to yourself . Hugo has done more than most to deserve his viewers help!

[@andrewdeandrade]

​@@jiefflerenard1228 Not at all. Many youtubers are producing content and trying to make money off that content. That makes the viewers on of your customers (ad revenue) or potential customers (merchandise, patreon, etc). Other customers would include sponsors. I'm just a potential customer providing feedback on what content I've paid for. He's free to completely ignore me if I'm not the kind of audience he's trying to reach but he's got one more piece of information about what kind of content his audience is interested in. As a creator this can be especially valuable because producing video after video, the comments on these channels provide feedback and insight into what his subscribing audience and potential subscribing audience wants to see more of. One thing to also remember is that sailing is only really a way of life in few countries France where the country culturally views it as a great sport to grow up on because singlehanded sailing teaches independence and double handing teaches teamwork. As such many in France grow up on following races like the Vendeé Globe. Outside of France, following the competitive side of the sport is far more rare. If you stick strictly to just to content about racing, especially races mostly take place in France and occasionally Spain or Italy, you're going to limit your audience and limit the ceiling on how much growth you can get out of your KZbin channel revenue. Adding instructional content has the potential to broaden your reach beyond those that sail the waters in which these races take place. I don't live in France myself, so it's harder to get hooked on watching videos about all these races in France. On the other hand, it's clear Hugo here has a bunch of sailing knowledge that I'm not seeing on other sailing channels that are more dedicated to the cruising lifestyle. He's racing and sailing with a bunch of racers and it would be valuable to be able to learn from both Hugo and others Hugo is sailing with. Instructional content also becomes another way for people to find the channel when searching around KZbin. Many of my "how do I ..." searches begin on KZbin, just like many of my physical product purchases begin on Amazon. If you're trying to increase subscriber count and revenue, a funnel analysis of how your audience is finding your channel can be quite valuable. A second funnel of how they are turning into a subscriber is also valuable and a third funnel on how they turn from a subscriber to a paying customer is also valuable. Lastly, you should look up the definition of blackmail since it does not mean what you think it means. If you did use that word very intentionally, you're just driving off someone that could be a potential paying audience member. My comment like this one here was written entirely in good faith because feedback is valuable. Maybe you should try letting Hugo speak for himself. If he's not interested, then I'm happy to stop commenting.

[@kevinmcbride7043]

@@andrewdeandrade hear hear

[@fk1ip7]

I looked with pleasure. I like this mini transat project ! hello from Nikolaev yachtsmen (Ukraine)

[@darrinpearce9780]

Amazing footage!!. Been following on the tracker while in lock down here in Australia.

[@iskandardekleine1539]

you're living your dream, and you have the skill’s to show it to everyone. Thank’s

[@ananasebon]

Merci Hugo pour ce petit voyage sur les eaux. Belles sensations bien calée dans mon canapé ! Je te souhaite bonne suite. Attention de ne pas tomber dans l'eau !! Bises. Anne B. Comme Bertrand.

[@patrickfouriaud3475]

Bravo pour cette superbe séquence avec le drone . En effet les MINI ça décoiffe. Tres bonne continuation et j 'espère que vous allez trouvez très vite un sponsor titre .

[@alexcooke9805]

I've been on the water all my life but I started sailing in 1968. I had an Olympic flying Dutchman I love sailing that by myself sometimes just across the bay back and forth all day. Thanks again I love sailing by myself. Be safe have fun God bless you. I pray that you get funding. we used to sell t-shirts at the regattas we would go to. we'd make them up print them and then sell them to help us get through the weekend for food and lodging. Pensacola Florida USA.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Thanks for sharing! Btw, t-shirts are coming :)

[@vladimircrasneanscki3232]

Donating now! Love your videos and this is a way to support you and get some great new content! WIN WIN

[@christopherstevenson9737]

Wow. What is this design. 18 kts while close-hauled! That’s a lot of sail too!! Which explains the speed! Must ale some getting used to sleeping under sail! (Trust is system)! Amazing.! And great drone footage! Good luck w qualifying!

[@SailingBeaver]

I’ve watched so many mini transat videos but none that have given such a well rounded personal approach like this one. Amazing video and amazing boat, well done 🤙!

[@crismoore6811]

Sooo grateful for your videos. All I always I wanted to do. I had a greyhound ( dutch) iduring 70's and 80's. ) loved single handedb but never went around world. You make my dream come true on video. Will soon send some support. Thank you

[@didcomusic]

Amazing movie from the drone. Love it. Congrats.

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Thanks a lot!

[@adam8642]

Awesome . The auto helm works so well. I need it...

[@greg1474]

Great video Hugo. I am always amazed that you can get by with 15 minute intervals of sleep.

[@dundeedolphin]

I'm loving these videos Hugo about your journey towards the Transat. Really good. Thanks.

[@brianboys9015]

Superb drone shots

[@mofostopheles]

Favorite episode so far.

[@SailingLearningByDoing]

awesome to see that little boat just flying! Good sailing, good filming, great drone work and all by yourself. Big congrats mate.

[@adilhanadiltr]

I am one if the first subscribers to this channel. I have been re-watching some of your old videos, and I can really see the progress in terms of language, editing etc. Fair winds from Sweden.

[@tvl6308]

Wow, a 9th place already in this field could help you out big time with finding a sponsor! Good job!

[@stephfradin8472]

Incroyables ces images de drone ! J'adore ce bateau, je suis fan des scows ! Et toujours ce sens de l'image et de la narration, bravo Hugo !

[@joeblow1942]

Great drone footage and amazing little boat. Thank you!

[@benoitmatton8617]

wouha ! wouha ! wouha ! Thanks Hugo, such a nice video again ! Definitely on of my favorite. You are so good in making me feeling that i'm on board... and it feels so nice. The quality of your footage and editing is really increasing. May you continue far like this. I don't have a lot of money but I will put a little on your project.

[@billsmith9638]

The drone shots became great with those beats and that boat is a monster. It's so crazy fast. Go Hugo !! 👍

[@M12Howitzer]

Amazing dronework! Very good shots, very dynamic!

[@michaelbrownlee9497]

This guy is a legend.

[@ssoreiro]

your boat is a ballet dancer on waves - super drone coverage

[@sfitzers3706]

Great sailing vid,rounded bow works really well .

[@brettjohnson6247]

Love this! Best of luck with your new project Hugo.

[@mallingdave]

Stumbled across this channel while watching Erik the viking (NBJS)... needless to say I'm now a fan and subscribed.. 👍

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Awesome, thank you!

[@jimmcdonald9244]

Part 18 foot skiff, part 49er, part cruiser, all packaged into a planing scow? Unbelievable. Never seen anything like it before, but mate that is sailing! Absolutely first-class footage too.

[@RedfieldmediaCoUk]

I'll never tire of looking backwards on a planing boat 9:01

[@kmk9119]

magnifiques impressions....bravo!

[@jamestaylor3075]

Two thumbs up!

[@mitchellstadnik752]

Simply wonderful, great job

[@bobopopo67]

D'abord un grand bravo pour la place dans le top 10 dans ta première course ! Merci pour les images de drone en plein surf, magnifique - et respect pour la récupération de la machine :-)))) Bon courage dans la quête de sponsors.

[@dantoro648]

L'image à la fin représente certainement tout ce que l'on souhaite vivre après un confinement. Chanceux va !!

[@brianaustin1328]

Simply stunning footage of a monorail! So fast!

[@randomtraveler3363]

Awesome drone shots. I firmly believe that Astro Navigation is a skill all offshore sailors should learn, if for no other reason that it gives you something to do on long passages.... :-)

[@CJ-br2lo]

Excellent content. Drone footage brilliant.👌🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@billl3936]

Nice drone shots!

[@dimml0r]

unique footage. amazing

[@davidcarciofo4207]

bravo ! qu il est bien réglé ton bateau ! c'est impressionnant la vitesse et la tenue de mer ! les images sont splendides et la musique colle aux surfs :)

[@jeremysoudant-k9p]

génial les vidéos de surf au drone, bravo :)

[@thecopydex1]

kinda love the way your boat sings

[@sasagalik]

Wauu amazing drone video top

[@wisemarineandcapeanncanvas8769]

Fantastic! Tu es incroyable.

[@Mark-ue6pm]

Nice footage.

[@chassironpegase7200]

Ouah , ça à l'air d'être vraiment impressionnant ce mini, merci beaucoup

[@alexcooke9805]

brings back memories. Have fun. Be safe and God bless you.

[@lejardindekasper]

Salut Hugo, bien belle "régates". Une belle 9 ième place honorable qui laisse présager une belle mini. C'est avec un immense plaisir que je vais t'aider modestement mais si chacun y va modestement, tu pourras l'acheter si tu veux le bateau. Continue à nous régaler et on sera de tout coeur avec toi pour la suite. Marc

[@Gustaverbk]

100k bravo !! 🥳🥳🥳

[@Sharpiesailor31]

Great video. Really liked the drone footage, especially as the boat heeled while accelerating fully loaded up. Awesome! Nice work managing to grab a few sights and hope you qualify for your yacht masters license as well. You appear relaxed, confident and right at home on the Mini.

[@pyorgue]

Merci pour la video. Superbe comme d'habitude. Bon son aussi. In a few hours your have nearly funded your first tranche, nice one and you really deserve it. I can imagine the number of hours behind your computer. Bon vent

[@igorfrancetic3]

Crazy cool stuff

[@christophemoniod5706]

Sûrement une de tes meilleures vidéos...bravo et je regarde comment pouvoir t'aider ....je ne sais pas encore comment ....

[@russia1305]

if you like this guy you will definitly love sailing into freedom

[@psystealth]

awesome footage Hugo

[@michelesolle]

quel parcours! j'admire et suis fière de te connaître Bises à toi

[@kjg31]

best ever drone footage, are we going to get a vid of the race, been following on live tracking and it looked great.

[@TheSailingBrothers]

what drone does Hugo use?

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Phantom 4

[@TheSailingBrothers]

@@TheSailingFrenchman wow expensive

[@klemenprezelj]

That was an amazing sail. Good work,man!

[@leonardbohm5604]

The drone shoots are sick, keep it up dude!

[@anthonywalton4423]

wow what footage from the drone !!

[@sadretroy2352]

Great footage Mate thank you👍👏⚓️

[@Leonidych.SEAsia]

Awesome Video from quadcopter!

[@stepsvibes9135]

Nice video 👍

[@stenonik]

Bravo Hugo

[@robertsmme]

Once again amazing footage.

[@alamos8]

Nice drone shots. Reminds me a drone video from a VOR 65 that probably many of you have seen.

[@esvarwyn]

Super stoked we've made over 60% of your first target in 2 days! Kindof hoping you don't get a proper sponsor and we can take you all the way with just a massive 'The Sailing Frenchman' logo on the pure white boat 🎉⛵

[@olivierorban787]

Very nice sea views, your boat is very fast compare to your « écume de mer » old school vs new boat. Good luck for the next step.

[@laurashugo]

Les surfs sont incroyables ! Super vidéo :)

[@Seb.Marquet]

Super video

[@edchamberlain1879]

good catch!

[@philippemaraval8445]

Bravo pour les images de drones elles sont magnifiques ! Allez ça va attirer les sponsors !

[@nicolasminguez3281]

Salut vraiment super ta vidéo 👍 Bonne chance pour ton yachtmaster Je prépare un cap 200 en moment c'est pas simple non plus avec ce virus . Merci beaucoup pour tes vidéos !🤘

[@Mario-lt7zx]

Espectacular!!! both the drone filming and the stability of that boat, WOW!!

[@sailaway2205]

Dude. You’re killing!!! Bananas on the boat???

[@fattyz1]

What a great video thx!

[@keithc5729]

Thank you for doing this in English. I would like some very technical stuff. Sail trim. Mast tuning, Jibing the running back stays. Stacking, food, sleep. I am following the Vendee Globe now. Maybe see you there in 8 years!

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

More technical video coming soon

[@jeremiahjahn]

Happy you finally have a place for contributions. Sadly none of my forms of payment will let me use that site. Good luck, and loved the drone shots!

[@TheSailingFrenchman]

Sorry to hear that, drop me an email at [e-mail] we'll find a solution ;)

[@navegandomivandestadt34]

Brilliant!

[@groopmmex]

Lovely!

[@shamonavigatortv4895]

How speed you have that morning,feel so fast good wind speed, watching Doha Qatar

[@vasjalesjak3846]

you almost crashed sailboat into the drone :). Great shots!

[@EdwardBondellio]

6.50 are awesome.

[@erwin4501]

Super vid dude !!!

[@ladyrover]

Un autre bonne video. Merci! Tu peux etre fiere de toi, aussi sur tes images de drone. Moi j'ai deja tue une Mavic Air en conditions beaucoup plus faible ;-) Bonne chance pur les prochaines courses! J'adore le bruit des safrans, c'est comme sur un Laser (je sais que ca peut etre ennuyant en realite ;-) )