How far have I sailed? This is one of the most common questions I get.
From sail boat deliveries, racing yachts to my own Jeanneau Sun odyssey 40
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Discover the story behind my 2,500 miles of sailing exploration in this epic video! From the longest trip by duration to sailing to the stunning Scilly Isles, get ready for an adventure-filled experience. Make sure to subscribe for more thrilling tales on the high seas!
1. Delivery trip on the Challenge Wales boat from Fowey to Cardiff. The boat is a 72ft Bermudan Rigged Cutter.
2. Delivered a BroadBlue 38 catamaran from Hayling island to Cardiff.
3. A month long trip to Isles of Scilly on an Endurance 37.
4 . My own boat I made a little completion.
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00:00 - Intro
01:06 - Special Thank You
02:10 - Longest Trip by duration
04:54 - Longest by Miles
06:55 - Longest on my own boat
10:07 - Biggest boat I have ever sailed.
The Journey
Sailing for approximately one month, our journey unfolded on an Endurance 37 monohull full keel sailboat. Departing from #Cardiff, we sailed in the company of a small group of boats to #Oxwich Bay. While our companions turned back, we continued our expedition to #Lundy, where we explored the surroundings and indulged in a memorable swim with seals to the north of the island. Fueled by perfect conditions and a few celebratory beers, we pressed on to #Padstow, spending several days in the charming harbor town.
Our adventure continued to the enchanting #IslesofScilly, often referred to as the Caribbean of England, situated just 28 miles off the UK coast. Island-hopping became our routine as we explored StMarys, #Tresco, StMartins, Bryher,StAgnes, and Samson. The return journey mirrored our path in reverse, with a detour to St Ives and a skip past Lundy and Oxwich. Instead, we dropped anchor in the picturesque village of Clovelly.
Longest by distance
Embarking on a delivery journey from Hayling Island to Cardiff, as a group of friends we helped bring back our friends #BroadBlue38 catamaran, completing the trip in four days. Leaving around 10 pm, we opted for the south side of the Isle of Wight. A pitstop in #Falmouth due to poor weather conditions, and during our stay, we indulged in a pub crawl. Continuing our journey, we anchored near Newquay, taking advantage of the time to wait for the tide to turn. A visit to introduced an unexpected turn of events, with the possibility of being left alone on the journey. Some of our crew had work commitments, and one member departed to fulfill duties on freight ships. Most of the crew opted to call in sick for their jobs. Throughout the coastal passage, our route was accompanied by a mix of dolphins and birds, adding a touch of natural beauty to our delivery adventure.
Longest on my boat.
As highlighted in the video, my journey with boat ownership has been a constant struggle between health and wealth. Just before acquiring my boat, I faced a challenging incident. While en route to work, I encountered a car accident where a vehicle hit the highway barrier and ended up in the middle lane facing the wrong direction. Acting quickly, I used my van as a shield, rescued the person from the car, but unfortunately, a lorry collided with the van, subsequently hitting me. Despite saving someone's life, I found myself in the unfortunate position of being run over. The challenges continued during lockdowns, as being an agency worker meant receiving only £10 a month. Post-lockdown, I underwent a knee operation, adding to the difficulties I faced. Considering these hardships, it was surprising as I mapped out the distances covered – from Cardiff to Lundy, Clovelly, Watchet, and back to Cardiff. Additionally, I made a few trips to Bristol and Oxwich Bay and engaged in some day sailing in the BayArea.
A glimpse of boat life.
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