FISHGUARD TO NEWQUAY NORTH WALE TO SOUTH WALES

 FISHGUARD TO NEWQUAY

Crossing cardigan bay to new quay.....was meant to head to Fishguard but wind and sea beat us in here.

THE WORK BEGINS - MAKING READY & PREPARTIONS

 THE WORK BEGINS - MAKING READY & PREPARATIONS

So engine serviced, old halyard off and ready to replace plus a quick spin down to Tony’s marine to get cord. Just listen to that wee Volvo penta purr 👌 Lots going on over the next few weeks. So stay tuned.

CAUSEWAY COAST ON A COLD DAY - BALLINTOY

 CAUSEWAY COAST ON A COLD DAY - BALLINTOY

So as it was my birthday on Sunday we had almost a week of fun around the coast as we couldn’t get sailing due to bad weather..but when you love the coast you will always find something to do that beats sitting onboard are going to the pub. Just get out there guys.

Ballintoy

Larrybane Bay

Portrush East Strand

Larry Bane Quarry

Chalk quarry which contains chert nodules, fossils and calcite crystals. Calcite crystals occur along joints in the chalk. They are often found weathered.  Was filmed for the Game of Thrones Series

Larry Bane Quarry

BALLYCASTLE TO GREENCASTLE SCENIC COAST OF NORTHERN IRELAND

  BALLYCASTLE  TO  GREENCASTLE

Why do people put there boats away for winter when it’s plain to see there is some awesome sailing to be had. So here we head to greencastle a place we havnt been to. Must say it’s a beautiful wee fishing port. We had lots of strong southerly winds but the Northern Irish coast kept the sea calm for us. Roll on the better weather so we can start clocking up big miles this trip. Since we have came back in October we have 400nm up...240 of those miles has been from January... not bad going in the North Atlantic for winter sailing. We can be kind of restricted because of were our port is...it’s surrounded by some very bad water.

HOW TO HEAVE TO

HOW TO HEAVE TO 

Today we had some nice sailing and high wind so we had the perfect opportunity to show you guys how we heave to....it will safe your life. Remember when your heaving to for a real situation the sails are already mega small and ready to handle the storm. This is a storm tactic so remember make sure the sails are small so you don’t shred them. Please get out there and practice it’s a life saver we used once.

Thanks top Skipper Noval and YW for these Tips

CAMPLETOWN TO BALLYCSTLE VIA SANDOY SOUND THE VOYAGE HOME

 CAMPLETOWN TO BALLYCSTLE VIA SANDOY SOUND THE VOYAGE HOME - OVERFALLS

Well that’s the 6 month voyage over without any real problems. Here we go from campbeltown Scotland to Ballycastle Northern Ireland . During the 6 months We crossed some serious waters from the English Channel,bay of biscay ,coast of death were some of the biggest waves in the world are surfed..not just once but twice. Planning well in advance and boat prep is key, don’t be put of by these guys with all the courses that hardly sail...COURSES DONT MAKE SAILORS TIME AT SEA DOES. Thank you to all yous people that’s supported the voyages and left kind comments here and on the fb page James Harrison also on instagram skipper_jamess_33 .you can also help on the go fund me page. If you ever feel you want to take on such adventure ...find some guys that sail all the time 24/7 ask there advice NOT the guy with all the course who’s boat never leaves the dock these guys will lead you down a bad path. There are some very jealous people n this game that will try and blacken your name the further you take things. So guys sailing is for everyone regardless of your back ground it’s not as bad are hard as all these guys let on just build it up slowly and get going. “Go small go now”. Lots more to come from “just because” so keep subscribing and sharing⛵️

 A Brief Link To Overfalls

ARRAN ISLANDS - MOUNTAINS AND WATERFALLS GOAT FELL

 ARRAN ISLANDS - MOUNTAINS AND WATERFALLS GOAT FELL

So here we climb goat fell on the Isle of Arran then take a quick sail round to get ready to go see the waterfall ...beautiful spot ...but sad times as the trip is almost over.........

HOLYHEAD TO WHITEHAVEN

HOLYHEAD TO WHITEHAVEN

Not much going on it this video. We took a bashing in the Irish Sea ..with force 6 and 7 later in the night was a long night.. it was a beat the whole trip up. We also ripped a clew on the head sail... it’s understandable the high winds as we had deep lows everywhere as a storm was soon to follow. But we were safe and sound in Whitehaven by then.

That Boy Steal My Recipe.......

MOTIVATION FROM THE SKIP - POSITIVE MIND !! POSITIVE LIFE

 MOTIVATION FROM THE SKIP - POSITIVE MIND !! POSITIVE LIFE

No matter what demons go round in your head no matter how bad circumstances are in your life only you can change it. Trust me I’m doing it. I have seen people make excuses after excuses instead of making that choice “let’s leave a story and a mark in life” so many people resort to that dead end life back to things they do all the time in normal life. We as humans were not designed to live the life we all know today. People are afraid of the unknown and adventure,people are afraid to let go of the normal because they think what society has told them is right. “ wake up” your life is over fast and you “don’t always have time” do not believe that” as that’s the excuses. People think years ahead of themselves. Question::: will you still be alive in x amount of years are you 100% sure you will? Your life can change in the blink of an eye. For me I wish I would of started what I’m doing a long time ago. I was very inspired by a man I met on my last trip his name was Jean he had sailed around the world alone many years back on the very same 8mtr boat he has today. How did he inspire me. He left for America with no money his engine broke even before he got out of English Channel but he carried on and he sailed on. What it taught me you don’t need lots of money are any big fancy boat you just need balls it’s a man I will never forget because he gave me more drive than he knows. I see so many younger people fucking there own lives up, I see people drink like mad and after it all what have you achieved “nothing” only a hangover,what have you seen “nothing”. Wake up people, wake up friends. You have one short life leave your mark become a legend not a bell end. Everything in life I put all into it “no excuses” when I do something I have to keep pushing it’s how my head is wired it keeps me in a good place it keeps that buzz of life it keeps you pushing it keeps you living on the edge. It’s not for everyone it’s for those that life on the edge and love the though of “live everyday like it’s your last”..I will tell my whole story when I reach the 1k subscribers on my YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXDL... .. you will be surprised what goes on In the skipper James mind. You will wonder how. But it will show you that anything is possible ... but it’s why I have to keep doing what I’m doing.................”not everything is visible to the eye”

ABERSOCH TO HOLYHEAD A BROWN TRUNKS MOMENT

 ABERSOCH  TO HOLYHEAD  A BROWN TRUNKS MOMENT

Well setting of for Holyhead . Bit choppy at the start then some fast sailing towards Holyhead. Then we have a date with the north and south stack...brown trunks. You know it’s bad when we set the iPad down to hang on.....