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The Odd Voyage
United Kingdom
Registrace 8. 03. 2009
If not now, then when?
Occasional sailing vlogs.
Occasional sailing vlogs.
32 days in the wilderness | How to not get eaten by a polar bear
We set out alone and unsupported, wild camping and kayaking on an expedition north amongst the wildlife, glaciers and icebergs. This was maybe a dumb idea.
Cold weather camping? Check.
Risking hypothermia at sea? Check.
Not enough calories per day? Check.
Firearms in a small boat? Check.
Unpredictable wildlife pretty much in charge? Check.
Nostalgic video format? Check
Midnight sun? Check
Cold weather camping? Check.
Risking hypothermia at sea? Check.
Not enough calories per day? Check.
Firearms in a small boat? Check.
Unpredictable wildlife pretty much in charge? Check.
Nostalgic video format? Check
Midnight sun? Check
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This is why I won't go to sea
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We should have headed back out to sea to complete our Atlantic sailing circuit. But we haven't.
Atlantic crossing - we've hit a whale!
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We lose our engine, escape a small fire, run into a gale, lose our steering and then, to round it off, we hit a whale. This is our second leg sailing east across the North Atlantic Ocean, from Bermuda to the Azores. Our first leg in the previous video was sailing up from the Caribbean. But we're really not in the tropics any more! Transatlantic, Bluewater, Offshore, April/May 2023, Vancouver 34...
Racing the storm
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We start sailing east across the Atlantic Ocean from the Americas. Exceptionally fast sailing conditions get us from Antigua and Barbuda in the Caribbean to our first landfall in Bermuda. Transatlantic, Bluewater, Offshore, Tropical, April 2023, Vancouver 34C sailboat, crew of two
We crossed the Atlantic Ocean in this: our Vancouver 34C
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The tour inside and outside of our Vancouver 34C yacht "Samphire". She is a cutter-rigged blue water cruising boat built in 2004. Filmed in the Caribbean in Antigua and on passage to Bermuda, as we started our return transatlantic ocean crossing back towards Europe
Small yacht ocean sailing, the rough with the smooth
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Ocean sailing on a Vancouver 34C, just the view astern through 2022, never quite the same twice. Almost no commentary. A lot of boat, wind and wave noises though. These cuts are from a year of sailing from Scotland, through the Irish Sea, across Biscay, down the Portuguese coast, across to the Canary Islands and then across the Atlantic to the Caribbean
Atlantic Crossing east to west - three weeks at sea
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Sailing offshore from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean, Transatlantic, Fuerteventura to Antigua, November to December 2022, On a Vancouver 34C yacht, Crew of two
Crossing Biscay - first time offshore
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Sailing offshore from the UK to Spain, across the Bay of Biscay, August 2022, Plymouth to Vigo, On a Vancouver 34C, Crew of two
When You say it's wetter You mean wetter than wet or the German Wetter, which means weather? -Let me guess: Both?!
why do You say "nasty" when it is just wetter?
Any TRUE sailor doesn't want any background sound copy-pasted from a heavy metal band or Mozart for that matter. Obviously many cross Oceans like they bask on a beach in Spain with blasting speakers all over… So this is an excellent video of people who are true sailors… although I quite don't understand how you can cook a starter engine just like that. But after 62 years of mistakes on many type of boats and seas who am I to put the blame on good sailors who post relevant videos? PS. To catch fish in high seas try to tow different lines at various depth… I always felt that three are best. Don't ask me why, its just an impression based on practical experience. Then again 3 a knots speed would work better than 6 kn. unless you wanna catch the rare kind of fish training for the Olympics. Thank you for sharing and please post more. Cheers
Overkill in preparation for a potential gale is proper seamanship. Great video & storeytelling from a cracking seaworthy boat.
PLEASE the Engine Diesel have a MANUAL START...
So nice! -- QUESTION -- I have watched and loved your sailing and, of course, your impeccable sailboat. Your Vancouver 34c is perfect and I can't find one as nice. So I must ask, is there any chance that you would depart with it either completely or, if you are not gong to use it for some time, on a two year basis?
Sadly, no. I can understand the attraction though 🙂
@@theoddvoyage ,,,fair enough. Just thought that I would put it out there. If you happen upon a good condition one please email me..
Beautiful Kaptain 🌍 the high shot's were very cool 😊
Great storm prep
Whaattt, no Amazon Prime delivery on the starter motor... The bloody hell.
Well did you hit the whale as your heading says - in the video you say you think you have hit a whale - which is it?
Superb video gents, it felt like I was on board with you. Loved the humour and mutual mickey taking. Subscribed and looking forward to seeing more! Fair winds, Chris 👍
Thanks Chris!
Wow; what a fantastic travel documentary. Thank you very much. Nice to see you and steve going way back having awesome adventures! True friends indeed!
My brother from another mother 😊
True North Pole or Magnetic North Pole 😉 Its law for a firearem to be carried (with permit of course) when outside of the main village of Longyearbyen. A beautiful place to see!
It was an epic journey. I'd love to go back and do a similar trip.
Thank you - it's such an astonishing place
Considering the Atlantic is a litter over 41 million square miles, running over a whale is a bit of a feat! You think your surprised, imagine what the whale thought.
Out of interest have you reinforced anything for your drogue, or is it just connected to stern cleats?
Embarrassingly, it's meant to be on the stainless chainplates we had made... but did not yet fit! So part of our on-board discussion for this blow was whether to risk it on the stern cleats, or try some other storm tactic. Digging under the side-deck we found the cleat backing was very substantial, so it felt worth the risk on balance. At least this time. I don't think it's a great plan otherwise :)
Good to know. I guess in extremis something would have been better than nothing!
Very nice video. I am preparing myself and boat to cross Atlantic soon. Hope to have good weather!
Fair winds!
Having good attitudes can make all the difference during long passages. You both were great! Safe travels ❤
somehow I missed the part with the whale
33:16 for the whale part
@@Mick_Jackson thank You :)
When a starter remains engaged, is it usually an electrical malfunction?
This was mechanical at the key - when I let it go it didn't spring back into the 'run' position after starting
Looking forward to reading Steve's first book.
looks like a cockpit floor hatch is necessary to access the running gear yes?
The large circular steel plate on the cockpit sole is where the pedestal for the steering wheel would normally be. That pedestal was removed on this tiller-steered version, and the plate just covers the hole. There's not much under there now except the connector between the tiller and the rudder shaft.
Out of interest, why 3 hours each for night watch? Why not just take it in turns to get a solid 8 hours? Being able to sleep properly is the only reason I'd want anyone on a boat with me.
It's a good question. Three hours seems to be a 'natural' cycle for me. It's about the limit of time I can concentrate without really wanting someone else to have their turn. It's also about as long as we ever go without needing to do some sail changes. We have a rule that no-one is allowed out of the safety of the cockpit without the other being awake. And some of that work is better as a two-person job. 3 hours is about enough to get some REM sleep. You've made me think though - we should really try for longer and see what happens!
Really nice...-- QUESTION -- I see some comments on reviews about these having either cast iron or lead keels. Do you know what keel you have on this one? The comment I read said that the transome "dragged" with the iron keel. I certainly can't notice anything like that on this one. Not sure if I understand that issue tbh.
This one is lead. The V34 is a 'stretch' version of the V32. The extra two feet in the cockpit made the first few builds a little stern heavy. There wasn't room inside the (fibreglass) keel to move the iron ballast forward, but the switch to denser lead made the move possible. I don't know of anyone who is gloomy about having one of those early 1990s builds, so it either isn't a big issue or there aren't many of them on the market.
Hahaha..I like him!!😂
Verrr nice. Ta lots.
6 knots is a little slow for tuna if anything..
I think Steve will also accept that as a reasonable excuse
Mindful that we are not predictors. When many variables, decision quality has nothing to do with the immediate outcome. It comes from properly weighting up risks and gain expectations and make sure you re winning long term. We are surfing the waves of probablilities. Same with deciding on a reef. Never blame yourself when you put in a reef and wind drops or you reef out and wind picks up. Pointless. If we were out there to maximize comfort, we would not be there at all. Its just a physical exercise to enjoy, part of boat life. 2/3 of your reefing decisions will end up being worth anyway and that is more than enough. Very lovely videos, thank you for yr content, and keep up the good work. Greetings and best of wishes from a sailor / professional gambler
Thank you - this is a great perspective
It looks like a sperm whale.
Agreed - I hadn't realised how common they are around the Azores
Yes I'm with you, my boats trashed, nearly died at sea and there's no hope to fix it here but i have to go again asap with a trashed boat beating against it yet again. Im tired and bored of living and travelling on a boat its the worst thing to travel with minimal to nothing to just arrive at your destination and your treated like crap and disrespected by the land dwellers everywhere you go. I hate sailing and visiting new countries due to this fact. Fair winds and i hope you make it safe and sound take care.
Oh dear, that doesn't sound good. At all. Here's hoping something improves for you 🤞
@@theoddvoyage Thank you for saying this it means alot. I will keep going if my boat doesn't sink here. I would not recommend visiting Cape Verde it's the worst place I've visited.
flying fish make a good breakfast
I enjoyed that.
Steve, looks like the Walter white, the meth guy !!
I am pressing thumbs, Steve, that you keep your humor and need still more than throwing shells through triangles to keep your mind sufficently occupied. Very intersting commentary. And nice work-split. Skipper more concerned, Crew more relaxed. Opposite would let the skipper stay in deeper sleep during the night, but I think you managed it. - although 14minutes still to come. Very refreshing content. Chap haut!
Where are you finding all these ships near to you , many crossings and never seen one other vessel.
I'm a shipping magnet
"I just don't know what to wear." Always the biggest problem on an a transat. After making tea.
what kind of boat is this ?
This is a Vancouver 34C - a walk-through is here: czcams.com/video/nam-CiRf_mo/video.html
"So we're having fish for dinner, right?" "Eggz actually".
Damnit, you're right. That IS what he meant 🤣
That view from the mast. Blimey 😵
So nice! -- QUESTION -- when I listen carefull, @00:47 I think I hear your engine running. Is that possible or is it a generator? If it is the engine, can i ask why in such strong winds you would run the engine too? Is it for safety or something?
Oh yes - well spotted :) The short answer is we were sailing too close to the wind, and needed the engine assist to hold that angle. Cheating! The longer context is that we were in the Irish Sea, heading upwind to the marina at Malahide. We were running out of daylight and we were also running out of time to make the tide at the channel entrance. As we were getting closer inshore, the wind rotated against us. Rather than veering out to sea with the wind change, and then tacking back later, we opted to use the engine to keep us on course and on time. Hope that makes some kind of sense - reads like gibberish now I've typed it!
@@theoddvoyage ..totally makes sense and a perfect detailed answer. Love the way that sailboat handles big seas.
Awesome film….and of real scientific interest too.
Thank you - and that's an interesting point... I've been contemplating a 25-year anniversary expedition to see how much change there has been.
Absolument génial cette vidéo! J'adore votre humour! En tout cas bel exploit, ça fait pas mal de kilomètres! Plein de choses ont résonné pour moi: le temps du montage et démontage du camp, les journées dans la tente quand il pleut ou qu'il fait trop de vent (vive les liseuses de l'ère moderne!), enlèver la combinaison sèche, le froid, le petit stress permanent de l'ours polaire, l'installation du périmètre de sécurité (nous on avait juste des détecteurs de mouvement). Par contre vous semblez avoir quand même eu du mauvais temps globalement... Même en 2022 où on avait eu pas mal de pluie on avait eu mieux il me semble. Il faut dire qu'on n'a jamais dépassé 70 degrés nord, ça doit faire la différence. Bref je viens de passer un excellent moment, mille merci!
Merci! Je suis heureux que ce soit divertissant et similaire à votre expérience. C'est étrange de sortir de la mer chaque jour et de ne toujours pas pouvoir se détendre complètement dans la tente!
Ah mais c'était tellement ça! Au point que lorsqu'on a fini notre parcours on a même pris un hôtel dans le village de l'aéroport juste pour se relâcher réellement Et dieu sait que cet hôtel coûtait littéralement une blinde... Franchement je crois que je n'irai jamais faire du kayak au Svalbard à cause de ça... votre expédition n'en n'est que plus remarquable. Déjà que dans le coin du Groenland où on était ils étaient sensés être exceptionnels et pourtant un inuit en bateau est venu nous dire qu'un mâle venait d'être vu à moins de 3 kms de notre tente, cela a signifié une nuit de veille, un bras cassé, toute une histoire... Bref encore bravo!
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After 30 years of power boating I finally get what sail boats are all about! I am loving the trip on my 65" TV 👍
So are you tempted? 😄
Steve, the perfect crew.
3:05 why dont you have a backup outboard 5hp? cheap and light?
It's an interesting idea. Probably the low power would only work in very light conditions, at which point maybe a tow from the dinghy would work. Mind you, we only carry an electric outboard which I reckon is only about 3hp at best. 😄
It’s great when the water is about 32 degree C & able to lower the JetSki & do a few runs in the middle. The orca’s are a serious pest depending on where you are. Some areas, you have to use the fireworks 💥. We got attacked by a couple nasty ones that though they were going to break the keel & rudder off. One hit that hard, we went airborne in the cabin. You in a lot small boat tho.
I can aspire to a JetSki 🙂
i’m jealous
Did you eat two of the diaphanous flying fish? Wonderful video, thanks for sharing!
We ate one! It was hard to spot one large enough that was still fresh enough 🙂
Wonderful, thank you for sharing
I love this channel, you did genuinely adventour things in your youth, but you are fighting the dying of the light. Keep it up.
Nice! -- QUESTION -- regarding a hanked-on storm sail.. how do you lower or furl a honked-on storm sail if the weather keeps getting worse? The winds hit say 40knotts with 55 or 60 gusts.. Do you simply let the sail rip and tear apart or what do you do? there is no furl and no way to lower it other than going up on the deck during horrible weather???
It's a tough question. If things had gotten any worse, I think we would have let out the drogue before doing anything else. Then judged it again once we saw how the boat steadied. There's no way of getting the storm sail in without a trip to the foredeck. Maybe the judgement call on doing that would be believing the sail put the boat itself at risk?
The best thing I’ve seen on CZcams for ages! A great example of the sort of foolhardy eccentricity our country is famous for.
"foolhardy eccentricity" 😂 - it does look like that now, doesn't it? Seemed perfectly reasonable at the time