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Brian Gets Around
United Kingdom
Registrace 6. 01. 2013
Scotland sailing- Firth of Clyde
Bavaria 46, Calico Moon, on charter with a crew of 8 from Largs.
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First solo sailing trip in Razorbill
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Three day solo coastal cruise, visiting Hartlepool, Runswick Bay and meeting up with a friend.
Sailing yacht Razorbill. Back in business at last!
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Now back in the water getting lots of jobs done at Coates Marine at Whitby.
Westerly 33 in the boat yard at Whitby
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Work getting done at Coates Marine in Whitby
Yacht delivery trip, Grimsby to Whitby
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Navigating the Humber, F7 at night off Flamborough Head, beer and whisky in Scarborough and getting to Whitby!
Delivery trip of our Westerly 33. Experiencing all the Humber has to offer!
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Delivery trip of our Westerly 33. Experiencing all the Humber has to offer!
Sailing in the Sound of Jura, Scotland
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Sorry about the wind noise. Ignore me and just listen to the waves and wind instead! A windy and rainy weekend sailing out of Croabh Marina, west coast of Scotland
Dolphin wonderland and magical moorings in the Firth of Clyde
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Short charter on a Beneteau Oceanis 411 from Largs. Set to 1080k
Sailing medley. Dolphins, dawn at anchor and rough seas!
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No annoying music or voice overlay, just sailing! Adjust settings to 1080k
Sailing navigation and safety equipment
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Some of the equipment on board our yacht. Ran out of video space so cut out early! Taken while berthed up at the Royal Northumberland Yacht Club Blyth
Sailing with Navionics and AIS on iPad
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Using a Yakker NMEA to WIFI device to overlay information from an ICOM AIS transponder on to Navionics on an iPad Set your video to 1080k using the settings!
North Sea Sailing, yacht steers herself in a F7
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North Sea Sailing, yacht steers herself in a F7
Singlehanded Sailing. Crab pot markers, landing a drone on a boat and in-mast reefing..
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Singlehanded Sailing. Crab pot markers, landing a drone on a boat and in-mast reefing..
Holme Moss cycling hill climb with power and cadence
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Holme Moss cycling hill climb with power and cadence
Cycling climbs- Jackson Bridge hill climb
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Cycling climbs- Jackson Bridge hill climb
Sailing on the North East Coast, part 2
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Sailing on the North East Coast, part 2
Scarborough Harbour with drone footage
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Scarborough Harbour with drone footage
Sailing from Scarborough to Hartlepool and Whitby with a drone
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Sailing from Scarborough to Hartlepool and Whitby with a drone
Yacht leaving the berth and sailing singlehanded
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Yacht leaving the berth and sailing singlehanded
Yacht singlehanded sailing and berthing on a windy day
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Yacht singlehanded sailing and berthing on a windy day
I sail a tiny Westerly 21 FT and wanted to get a larger Westerly Centaur with the bilge keels this summer, but I recently came across a Varne 27 that I can't stop thinking about. I love how it looks!
@@jimbinho175 they sail very well, can’t compare to later boats for accommodation but a lot of boat for the money! Great for one or two people, or a few more for day trips, and easy to handle. We loved ours
How much was the standing rigging for the ketch set up? Did you replace it all? Hope that's not too nosey 😊
Hello, ours is sloop rigged so not comparable, but from memory think it was something just under £2K…..
@briangetsaround4851 I'm toying with the idea of a ketch rig so I'm guessing around 3 grand for that
@@johnpaulslater2924 That setup has advantages for sure. Price sounds about right. We would have been happy with a ketch rig as well. Good luck!
I've got Navionics on my Android tablet for when we would take the pontoon boat intercoastal here on the East coast USA. Although I've since sold the pontoon boat, I've kept the program on the tablet for when we take the 16ft john boat way out into the boonies and use it mostly to ensure we get back from unknown and untraveled locations. All turns look the same in the boonies.
Very handy piece of kit. Makes it possible to navigate on any size and type of vessel. I’ve heard the ICW is very shallow and tricky in places, though I guess with a 16ft boat you can now go pretty much where you want! 👍
@briangetsaround4851 Pretty much. I would like to do the Great Loop... not in jb.... but have been diagnosed with the big C so that's out...at least for now.
@@theoldshooter9011 Health comes first, hopefully treatment, though tedious, will give you options for further adventures.
I enjoyed the vid. I'd love to know what model the boat is.
Thanks! This trip was on our Varne 27, a really good very seaworthy yacht.
What’s up with the sound Bri?
Couldn’t be assed to provide a commentary or adjust sound, just put it there for crew and any other interested parties!
I have iPad only with Wi-Fi, no cellular, no gps. Different configuration? Thanks
Can you recommend what guide I should get or what or where to read about sailing through the Caledonian Channel, Sound of Jura and then to Belfast and Dublin..? I'm on a X-46 with my family and we're planning to take this route during August this year.
Hello, I’ve never done that either so I’m afraid I’m not going to be much help. Think there is some information on the Scottish Canals website, and also Yachting and Boating World (ybw) has a very useful forum that from memory has quite a lot of useful posts on the canal from forumites. It’s free to look, just google ybw.com and search the forum. It’s a treasure trove of useful information from experienced people.
Hi, what is that name of the place you say at 4:16..? Tevalleck..?
Hello, it’s Tayvallich, in Loch Sween, east of Jura. Absolutely lovely place, very sheltered and some great walks in the area.
Thanks Brian. So you find it a bright-enough screen out in the cockpit? This is the big deciding issue.
Hi Daniel, For sure that’s an issue, as well as risk of water damage, battery going flat and the tablet getting knocked about. But we have a Scanstrut gimbal mount that we use to swivel it for best viewing angle, and a waterproof case. It’s mounted where it’s least likely to get hit by something and where we can see it at the helm, so all things considered it’s a very practical solution, as long as you work to minimise these issues. I quite often just use my phone instead of my iPad as I can still see it well. The other reason for this is that it’s less likely to affect your night vision, as I find that an iPad, even with the brightness turned right down, is too bright at night.
Shame your commentary was completely drowned out by wind noise. Enjoyable though.👍
Beautiful drone footage
Thanks! I’ve since lost the drone at sea, but am thinking about risking getting another..
Nothing wrong with sitting on a mud bank, gives you time to chill and enjoy. i filmed this a bit close to home but no harm done. Enjoy Brian. czcams.com/video/cxliI6BiA4M/video.html
Great to see you out again. Always look forward to your raw videos 👍
Nice video but the audio needs some work.
Hi Mike, yes you’re right it’s a bit rough and ready. A new external microphone is on the way!
Nice relaxed sailing on a beautiful part of the coast. Lots of rocks, my solo sailing usually involves mud banks. Well done Brian, enjoy!
Thanks Simon, it is a lovely stretch of coast. Hope you’re getting some chances to get out yourself!
Beautiful. I plan to buy a boat in a few years, and this was a wonderful demonstration of how to tie up. Thank you for the video!!
Thanks for that! I’m no expert, but I’m trying to learn as I go. Good luck with your plans, it’s a journey you won’t regret! 👍
Hey Brian, recently discovered your channel, love watching your episodes! Congratulations on your new boat and getting it back to Scarborough. Guess what, we are neighbours! We are James and Gavin from Takaza (the red and white Etap 28i) on the row in front of you!
@@briangetsaround4851 yes that be great! We are hoping to go off on our own adventures this summer. We were thinking south coast but this may be a bit much for us as we are new to cruising so we are now thinking of going north!
@@gavin_and_james_sailing we tend to mainly go north as well because there’s so much to see, lovely coastline and great places to stop.
Great to see you boys out on the water again!
All that hard work has been rewarded. A great start to the season Brian offering new yacht adventures!
Thanks Peter. Things seem to have come together well! Our boat is sold, a lot of work done and our berth is available again. We can’t wait to start exploring again. Good luck with your season too, I hope it goes well. 👍
Happy days again Brian!
Yup!! 🤩🤩
Glad you are back out on the water. Looks like you had a successful day
Hello Andrew, yes going back in can be a bit nerve wracking but all went well.
I have big prop walk but I try to accelerate and once I get momentum I ease off the throttle and the boat straightens out
Thanks I’ve tried that now and it does seem to help. 👍👍
Brian, i had a similar situation with eiring on my yacht. In the end its actually easier to remove every songle wire and rewire it!! Best wishes
Hello James, I might have to do that! I’m currently trying to label all the wires so I know what they all are, but even that involves crawling around all the hard to get at areas, and takes time.
What was the soundtrack?
I’m sorry I should have added a reference to the music at the time. I didn’t ( and still don’t!) know much about youtube! It’s Danny Rayel, album Blue Skies, track called Inifinity. It’s royalty free music, it I should have referenced it. I’ve done that now, so thanks for asking.
Great video, you’re inspiring me to venture up the East Coast from the North Kent Coast in my boat, this year.
Thoroughly enjoyable and very helpful video, thanks!
👍😀
Fabulous place! Great video 🤗
A really fascinating You Tube channel. So helpful, thanks.
Thanks! 👍😁
Hello. Nice video. What's your thoughts abot the main inmast furler sistem?? Im thinking about one... looks like esasy to reef. Is it as solid and robust as a traditional reef sistem? Is it dificult to instal?
Forgot to say, we didn’t install ours, it was already on the boat so can’t say how easy it is to install.
Brian is there a way of contacting you outside of youtube please?
Hello Andrew, not sure how to do that! We’re total newbies when it comes to westerly boats at the moment so not sure how much help I’d be…!
Thanks Brian, like your videos and they have helped me to choose a Westerly for my next boat
Hello Andrew, thanks for that! I’m a total amateur doing these videos so don’t expect too much! We’re still in the very early stages of getting the hang of our boat, but so far we’re very impressed. Glad to hear you’re planning on getting one and getting out there! 👍
Perhaps an introduction would help!
I’m from HCA Marina Grimsby, glad you enjoyed your Stay come back anytime 👍🍺😉
Hello Gary, we really like HCA, it’s a great place, very welcoming and a great club feel. Thanks.
Gosh! Mad dogs and Englishmen... Leaving the port!? A funny reef! Seems very practical. Great film! And very good with the speaker's voice. Thanx!
I’m Irish, but thanks!
Your boat?
Hi Maria, yes this is our Varne 27 yacht.
Really enjoyed your video but hard to hear your audio overlay at times because of the low volume and wind. Keep the videos coming, I would love to cruise Scotland one day and the detailed information you provide on harbors and navigation is really valuable!
Thanks Dale. I’m a total amateur when it comes to this sort of thing as you can see (and hear!)
Good that there was no big surprises/problems.
Hello Mike, Yes, there are some issues, but so far nothing we didn’t know about. As you can see in the video the cutless bearing and housing are already off. There was a bit of movement in the cutless bearing, and although it would probably have been ok for a year or two, we weren’t sure if that was causing the leak, so thought we’d get it sorted anyway. It’s beginning to look like it might be an internal leak in either the pipes (there’s loads!) or perhaps one of the tank inlet/outlets. This seems less likely as the (really big!) tank looks to be in very good shape. In addition to the basic safety work being carried out now we’re just taking stock of what we’ve got, and what we want to improve.
enjoyed that.
Thanks Robert. It’s difficult to get trips in at this time of the year, especially the last couple of years. I have to admit it was a bit nerve-wracking with the boat being an unknown quantity, but we’re pleased it went well. Here’s to more good times next year for all of us. Happy Christmas!
Can’t really go wrong with a solid Westerly. Best of luck. Andy UK
@@briangetsaround4851 Yes I love my Rival but lacks room sometimes. My brother in laws brother has a Westerly 33 ketch, had for some years now and loves it. Based out of Gosport. Here’s to a good seasons sailing in 2022.
@@AndyUK-Corrival hello Andy, yes all boats are a compromise! Whatever you’ve got that gets you out there is what’s most important. I’m with you completely on 2022. Wherever people are coming from, I think we’ve all had a pretty awful time of it lately, and here’s hoping it gets better from here on, including getting out doing what we both love, sailing.
Good that all went well with the trip, nice boat, funny how most sailors say a bilge keeler is slow but it seems that boat would take you anywhere.
Hi Mike, yes maybe we might lose a few degrees of pointing ability, but on the other hand the boat keeps her way on in waves very well with her weight, so in the North Sea that’s a plus point! Seems very stable and sturdy so far…
That was great. Thank you for sharing. There are two types of sailor; those who have grounded, and those who havent yet, but will! Hope you enjoy some super cruising with your lovely little ship. Best wishes
Love the honesty Brian. Who has ever been to sea and not made a mistake? That's how we learn and it's great to learn from others! Thanks. New boat looks fab, loads of space in that saloon and it looks super cosy. You make sure you take your boots off before you put your feet up on the seats in my saloon lol!
Thanks for your kind words Adam! We still feel a bit raw about it though! As for the saloon cushions, they’ve been recovered at some stage and I was dangling my feet over the edge to keep them away. I know better than to mess them up, I’d be in trouble!
Getting stuck on the putty is a 'right of passage' on the East coast. No one was hurt and you didn't have to wait for the next tide. Happy days!
Nice vid, always a challenge navigating around a sandbanked marina entrance, especially on a fast tidal river like the Humber. 👍🏻 well done, boat looks solid
Thanks. Boat is great, surprisingly fast and stable as a rock. Next leg was round Flamborough head in the dark in a F7, and she just felt so reassuring
Exciting first trip, congratulations on the new boat.
Thanks. Bit more excitement than we needed to be fair! Very grateful to Humber Reacue. We’d have been sat on the sand most of day otherwise. No risk, but still not good. They really got us off very quickly with no damage, just a lot of embarrassment! Rest of the trip was fantastic and we’re developing huge respect for the boats capabilities 👍
She looks s good solid boat. Well done and good luck.
Well done Brian, she looks like a good buy and she will look after you! I'm sure you will sell your other one as well🙂
Thanks Peter, fingers crossed!
Just done exactly the same, upgraded to a Westerly Konsort. I think for a lot of us with what’s gone on recently, where we seem to have lost a couple of years, has made us think “it’s now or never”. Once I’d bought the new one put my existing boat with a broker and was lucky enough to sell it in a week, solving the what to do with two boats problem!
I’m totally with you there, you’ve just got to do it. I’ve just dropped the price of our current yacht and re-advertised, but it’s not a good time of year. Well done for selling yours quickly, it just makes the logistics so much easier
Very interesting channel. We are just about to buy our first cruiser and looking for a refit over winter. The navigation options are a little mind blowing. I am particulalrly keen to access a range of sat's rather than just just gps (particularly galileo) so ipad is out. Great video and more food for thought.
Have to say I thought iPads used Glonass as well, but not sure about that. You can buy separate GPS receivers and plug them into non-SIM card iPads. Totally agree about using several different sources.