Poppy Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 This guy is sailing around Britain in a 19' Mirror Offshore - his films on Youtube are becoming addictive! I am sure that he will pitch up on the Broads before long. See here http://uk.youtube.com/user/KeepTurningLeft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 part one http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=VdyZrVa1yEc part two http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6n_nqIVjgd4 part three http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=sr8jDOR05yI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 part four http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=9aB7iy54r1Q part five http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=gR5otrE5R9Q part six http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=TzjeeZrovQ4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 part Severn http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=IFaxSDzugCw part eight http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=tC4o9V7dzjk part nine http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=k8l8Ge0ZE5w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 part ten http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=m2Hp8NF2cV8 sailors vlog 2 - bungee steering http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN-CeuhLma8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 there you go Poppy :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oiler Posted May 19, 2008 Share Posted May 19, 2008 guys, I enjoyed those enormously, brilliant. Better than any TV program going. That guy is a natural storyteller, I can't wait for the rest his journey Rgs. Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pks1702 Posted May 20, 2008 Share Posted May 20, 2008 Dylan Winters pieces on R4 are always enjoyable, he has an easy relaxed way and these are no exception Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boaters Posted May 23, 2008 Share Posted May 23, 2008 Really great stuff.How many of us would like to have the opportunity to have a challenge like that.That would make agreat DVD (ideal present ) to watch in the off season.When we sailed Mirrors (many years ago ) I always thought that the Big Brother ,the Offshore was a cracking package complete with small diesel engine ,but for some reason never had the mass appeal of the Mirror dinghy.A good all rounder,shame there are not many glass ones around ,I would love one, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted June 23, 2008 Author Share Posted June 23, 2008 Dylan is now on the Medway. There is a cracking piece about the Medway Thames Barge match. Now lets see you stinkies mix with those saileys!!!! :-D :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pks1702 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Thanks for the reminder Poppy - Thames Barges do sail remarkably well given their appearance. I found these interesting as this was the area I learnt all my boating in. Swale, Lower Medway and later fishing the banks of the Thames Estuary. If the weather is not right for Belgium we may see a return trip - and yes I won't mess with a Thames Barge Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 Fascinating series. Thanks for that Poppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pks1702 Posted June 23, 2008 Share Posted June 23, 2008 There is also another Round Britain Race going on http://www.roundbritainrace.co.uk/ Arrive Lowestoft 29th June Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamElla Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 You missed out the correction Perry :- .......................almost There is also another ^ Round Britain Race going on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pks1702 Posted June 25, 2008 Share Posted June 25, 2008 Very true Steve, Do you think they could be prosecuted under trades descriptions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted June 26, 2008 Author Share Posted June 26, 2008 One sinks in Lyme Bay, a bunch take to the backs of lorries 'cos it's too rough then they take a short cut! Pah - stinkies, what a bunch of lightweights!!! I'd like to see how they'd get on in the Southern Ocean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismate Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Fantastic series, very professional Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pks1702 Posted June 26, 2008 Share Posted June 26, 2008 Part 17 now up. Script on this one written by a certain Oulton Yottie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poppy Posted June 27, 2008 Author Share Posted June 27, 2008 Yes Perry, good, innit? I particularly enjoyed the references to 'twazzocks' and 'pond life' Seems that the Broads aren't the only place infested with people who don't understand speed limits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broadsword Posted June 27, 2008 Share Posted June 27, 2008 Great stuff, but check out Hilary Lister in 'Artemis' too... http://yachtpals.com/hilary-lister-1953 Saw her littl boat in Brighton the other day, but no sign of the skipper... And it really is little! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnm Posted June 28, 2008 Share Posted June 28, 2008 You missed out the correction Perry :- .......................almost There is also another ^ Round Britain Race going on There was very good reason why they never went right round, as anyone who has done it will tell you! Cape Wrath is not called that for nothing! Concerns over safety were a major factor in the planning and that was considered a leg too far. Also, the race was designed to be highly visible to the thousands of expected spectators, the only reason many sponsors signed up, and there was no chance of huge crowds making it to the headlands at the very tip of Scotland. Interestingly, this race is such a challenge that it has only been run 3 times (including the current one). It is a piece of UK Boating History that remains one of the few true 'Corinthian' events left after the world was taken over by post-war consumerism. Rant over, this is why I have an interest: The driver was H 'Dick' Read, my father's cousin, and builder of the boat. At this point I have to admit ( ), my first boating experience was at the age of 4 weeks in a 14ft ski boat version of the above (Built by Dick, finished by my father and still owned and much loved by me). My introduction to offshore work was in a sister (Foam Sprayer - sadly sold on many years ago) and although I now stick almost entirely to sail power for recreation I know I learnt much about seamanship and boat handling by trying to see if a 26 ft powerboat really can do more than 25 kts in a Sea State 4! For those interested in the original 1969 race, try this link to the Ocean site: http://www.oceanpirate.co.uk/pgs/1969race.html For those who could care less about high speed stinkies, my apologies. Please ignore the above and my usual anti-stinkie service will be resumed shortly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillR Posted June 29, 2008 Share Posted June 29, 2008 hi peeps the next episode http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=ER-sJQOAZcg&feature=PlayList&p=9D27C44BBBB3FD10&index=15 jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillR Posted July 5, 2008 Share Posted July 5, 2008 and another http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=zHyBSR4Xjpk jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillR Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=BFdD5bSqY30&feature=PlayList&p=9D27C44BBBB3FD10&index=16 jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jillR Posted July 11, 2008 Share Posted July 11, 2008 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=GNTXnD51V7E&feature=PlayList&p=9D27C44BBBB3FD10&index=17 jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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