Ep26 | In the eye of the storm!

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3 жыл бұрын

Lightning storms are one of a sailors worst fears. On a night sail from Italy to Croatia we get caught in the middle of a monster storm. For forty minutes we were stuck in the eye of the storm with lightning strikes all around. The timing was bad. We were approaching land, and the raging storm to the South and West of us meant we had no choice but to navigate a narrow channel with close to zero visibility.
Limping into Dubrovnik we managed to check in, sailing on to enjoy the stunning Croatian coast. It really is a sailors paradise, despite the thunder storms!
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@markjennings2315 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for showing this. Most people would be too embarrassed to show themselves getting into trouble and making big mistakes like not wearing life jackets, not using lifelines and leaving the mainsail up in the teeth of an approaching thunderstorm. I used to fly in this area a lot and it wasn’t called “thunderstorm alley” without good cause.

@GeoffreyMH 3 жыл бұрын

We have been hit twice by lightning- once mid atlantic and once off the coast of Belize.. it's a very scary experience. Both times we lost all our electronics except the ones in the oven. The Atlantic experience was actually a white squall and we were knocked down. We used our radar to see a quick way out of the cell-wish I had thought of that sooner! Like us you have a heavily constructed boat which you will come to understand is a great comfort, lighter vessels sometimes have pinprick holes blown all along the waterline I so identify with the lack of vision its difficult not to panic when you are completely blind.Congratulations-you came through in one piece and in control.

@NiallHarding 3 жыл бұрын

Well done! Been in that situation a few times. Anyone tries to tell you what you should or shouldn't have done, sails an armchair. Fantastic that you were able to catch the experience and function also. From sipping wine to a roof of lightning and not making a drama our of it. You sail a beautiful boat and deserve every inch of her. Wishing you both many happy and safe passages to come. Cheers.

@judyaslett2 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That’s very kind

@beverlyaslett7871 5 ай бұрын

That was pretty intense. It seemed to come from nowhere and then having to choose to go through the narrow channel with rocks on either side and mistaking a navigation buoy for another ship was exciting for a few moments. You two work very well together and that is so wonderful to see the partnership. True comrades. It is rare to see that in these times where a lot of people don’t have traditional family values. You get to see what people are made of in times of these situations and both of you are calm, brave, quick thinkers. A lot of people really freeze in these moments.

@bnkwupt 3 жыл бұрын

When in doubt, turn around and head away from land. Incredible documentation of your adventure through the storm. Cheers!

@Adam-kn2cj 3 жыл бұрын

Love your channel , when the weather hits you handle it perfectly with a Gosh !! Brilliant. Stay safe folks xxx

@stephenchapman8344 3 жыл бұрын

The power of nature! Well done you two. That was very scary! Large glass of vino collappso after that passage. 👍

@adriansayers7002 3 жыл бұрын

Watching the video, when you saw the storm and fired up the engine heading towards it I said outload don't forget your mainsail! Easy sat at home! Extra precaution i take is I use my jump leads and clip one on to a shroud and drop it over the side. Something an old timer told me to do, not sure of the physics of it or if in fact it does any good, feels comforting though!

@cousinjack2841 3 жыл бұрын

Yet another magic video; thanks.

@Cptnbond 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing footage, and you really managed to capture the situation in the storm and challenging narrow passage, almost as I was with you onboard, well done.

@omvaren 3 жыл бұрын

making videoś in that circumstances is what you make my favorit channel!

@gpk7683 3 жыл бұрын

Now that was exciting to watch! You have a wonderful channel. More please.

@clayfarnet970 3 жыл бұрын

Great job crew. Your beautiful boat is my favorite. I could stare at her lines for hours. 👍👍👍

@rezaetemad591 3 жыл бұрын

I am a big fan from Arizona and I LOVE LOVE LOVE your videos ...thank you for sharing your experience ...

@TheBeggFamily 3 жыл бұрын

Some scary moments there, well done for getting through that! Nice to meet up with your daughter after such an experience!

@sd3693 3 жыл бұрын

Also: the "other ship coming out" brings to mind the old joke about the admiral and the lighthouse keeper.

@Valden23 3 жыл бұрын

Aircraft carrier vs lighthouse - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l7GlY5epzau5Z30.html

@wilhammanjilani9418 3 жыл бұрын

Omg,i love this couple.❤️ from 🇵🇭

@kennethpaladino4948 Жыл бұрын

That was just plain scary! Isn’t sailing just exciting! 👌🙏

@thefullmonte1902 3 жыл бұрын

So commendable that you had the wits to film through the rough patch! So many times we are just left with the story, days or hours later - which is not the same. Keep up the good work and always have a small GoPro clicked on somewhere... And is there any possibility to make a cover for the helm, it would make it much more comfortable in a storm. I have a boat in Montenegro (Kotor Bay), and have sailed in these areas for many years. The thunderstorms here are like nowhere else and also the sudden north off shore wind - the Bora - can be quite daunting, only surpassed by the Jugo, the southerly wind, which can raise waves of enormous heights... otherwise the Balkan Adriatic is the most beautiful and wonderful place to sail.

@PhilLemoine 3 жыл бұрын

16:00... Mixing the marker and a mast is similar to my wheelwoman mixing up a cargo and a small island at about 2 miles distance... Lol.. thanks for sharing, that seemed quite a tense moment!

@ABeriault 3 жыл бұрын

Very dramatic footage...well done! Cheers

@ben8mag 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! What an adventure. So glad everything is okay.

@jkjobies 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant Video! Just so glad you are safe! I know I keep saying it but you are such a lovely couple!

@loishowlett3196 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant storm video, scary stuff with a lovely destination to recover in ⚓

@lewiscowden618 3 жыл бұрын

Great to see your vlogs back on Stephen and Judy I've missed you all.

@funnyglow2096 3 жыл бұрын

Such stunning scenery. I enjoy this a lot. Reminds me of my trips where I take the good music like the Guns N Roses, Imagine Draongs or the Delta Parole and then enjoy the powerful feeling of the sea. ¡vamos!

@brucebenson9892 3 жыл бұрын

Holy smokes! I was on pins and needles. It was just about a perfectly developed vlog with a pleasant start, foreshadowing of trouble to come from the title, a storm in the distance, a storm in your face and the denouement of happy times with the girls. Wonderful to engage in such adventure while at my desk.

@kobusvanzyl7222 Жыл бұрын

I got so involved that the thought of lifelines, and life jackets completely escaped me until I saw the comments. Great footage!

@journeyithaki7772 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say a storm like this is amazing , has been so hot!! As always a lovely episode

@elvisandcountrycovers3182 3 жыл бұрын

Well done in scary conditions!😁Great episode 😁👌⛵️

@RolandLowhorn 3 жыл бұрын

Mom did a great job great blessing to have your children show up. Best stay with you this time of year .

@selimhasbal9842 3 жыл бұрын

Wooowww incredible strom

@a.p..g.3462 2 ай бұрын

great that you had the composure to film this

@martineyer5336 3 жыл бұрын

That is so nice what you have done for your daughter 👍

@bally1213 3 жыл бұрын

Well done you two, not an easy situation, rocks, no instruments , poor visibility, what more could you ask for 🤪 keep enjoying yourselves 🇬🇧🇬🇧

@MajorTom6 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. What a beautiful boat!

@freshwaterdiver1 3 жыл бұрын

A class act - love the way you both sip that wine - now we need to get some! :-) Checkout those wineries - they would do well to have you showing off their delights on board ! :)

@sailingcitrinesunset4065 3 жыл бұрын

Wow exciting video! Scary stuff!

@2daysoffproductions887 3 жыл бұрын

This is wonderful. Never sailed. Don’t have a hunger for it. But I get to live it through your video without the work. Glorious. Thank you. Croatia is absolutely beautiful. I must go sometime. Also I subscribed.

@edholm2859 3 жыл бұрын

whaoo... a real drama :) thanks for great episode

@cschexnayder2517 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! That lighting was very very frightening!

@mark1883 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. It was like I was there. on the edge of my seat.

@MoggAndrew 3 жыл бұрын

No life jackets? later in the video you explained that, but maybe a good idea to have some non hydrostatic PFDs on board too maybe for circumstances like that. Lesson for us all.

@simonwilson1211 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, love the channel & a super episode. I was just waiting for Robert Deniro's hand to come out of the water and Judy to exclaim " that's all we need" oh well!

@sailingavocet 3 жыл бұрын

WOAH! What an experience!

@charlesduzzie9811 3 жыл бұрын

Wow!! Good film.

@bertmacdonald337 3 жыл бұрын

All the action in the rain made I larff ! As we used to say in the Corps, "Flap, On. Flap Off" I could feel your relief when you passed the cardinal :) Steve should enter Mister Wet Tee Shirt comps ;) BZ Millie, the world is your lobster xx

@paulguile2199 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. That storm must have been very scary!

@alejandrovarela4013 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing experience! and more amazing that you took the time and effort to keep recording no matter the conditions. Thanks for sharing it as happened, we all learn a lot from other's experiences. A few suggestions: early prep for the storm, foul weather gear, life jackets, harnesses and life lines, and... no working at the mast during the thunder storm. Great that you guys are ok!

@PennWolfsSailingAdventures 3 жыл бұрын

That was too funny, your explaining the storm litterly timed with one here in the USA while I'm putting my gear in my car from my truck/Lorry.

@thebirdlady4304 4 ай бұрын

You have the perfect news reader voice ❤️

@svfairisle 4 ай бұрын

Well it was Judys job for many years so just as well!

@thebirdlady4304 4 ай бұрын

@@svfairisle oh 😆

@thebirdlady4304 4 ай бұрын

@@svfairisle channel 4! ! Amazing

@juliogeorgiou 3 жыл бұрын

We got hit with a Bora gusting up to 50 knots, with heavy rain, in the early hours of the morning, a bit further north to where you were headed. It was not much fun, but all turned out ok with no damage. Contact lenses worked far better than glasses in such conditions. You folk handled that storm like bosses! Never thought of using the oven like a shield for electronics!

@MichaelBuck 3 жыл бұрын

The oven acts like a "Faraday Cage/Sheild", pretty cool. A Faraday cage or Faraday shield is an enclosure used to block electromagnetic fields. A Faraday shield may be formed by a continuous covering of conductive material, or in the case of a Faraday cage, by a mesh of such materials. Faraday cages are named after scientist Michael Faraday, who invented them in 1836.

@sailingsvlovisa520 2 жыл бұрын

Well done and happy to see You arrived safe at port. Im a new subscriber and I must give You credit. You guys have become my #1 favorite sailing channel. Keep the episodes coming 👍😁

@sorpi2708 3 жыл бұрын

I sourly remember a sailor’s golden rule (which actually rhymes in German): comes rain before the wind, hurry up and strike your sails. (Where else the other way round means first class sailing conditions ...) But well done, folks. Thrilling, really - thanks. Peter the Pirate

@mathiasraphaelbachmann7063 Жыл бұрын

Wie geht das Sprichwort denn auf Deutsch? Ich finde den Reim nicht😂

@chrisscott1958 3 жыл бұрын

Really well done, I for one would never shut down my radar so as to see in those storms, I would rather have it get burned and I believe it would get burned even if turned off should you get hit by lightning. So many navigate by ipad now and you displayed a perfect example of why it is not enough. Thank you and love your videos.

@svfairisle 3 жыл бұрын

I think you're right in saying the radar (along with all the other electronics) would be toast on or off with a strike. But actually the odds of a strike are much lower than the likelihood of some serious pulses from the close proximity of the lightning. If you watch the video closely the electro magnetic spikes hitting us were enough to upset the camera recording on close strikes, I think had the instruments been on I would have had damage. The iPad's not perfect for navigation by any means but it's a bloody good back up and I'm very glad I had it, and a spare in the oven!

@Valden23 3 жыл бұрын

@@svfairisle Steve, may I ask, what navigation app were you using on the iPad during the storm? I've planned to use an iPad to mirror our B&G chartplotter, but when that's off, I might have to use a native chart app directly on the iPad (C-Map? Navionics?), or even Google Maps. But I'm not too sure Google has got street-view well sorted where that cardinal mark was. :-/

@svfairisle 3 жыл бұрын

@@Valden23 I use Navionics which I would strongly recommend. You can use it on several devices under the one license as well, so we have a spare ipad and phones with it on for redundancy. The ships plotter is navionics as well, which actually isn't as good as the ipad version!

@darrenstarling3975 3 жыл бұрын

Exciting sail in challenging conditions are always the most memorable; but the lightning at close proximity!

@anthonybeck2384 3 жыл бұрын

Good work team 👏🏻👏🏻

@AlbertoA15 3 жыл бұрын

What a stressful situation in all senses... Big applause for handling it successfully 👏 You mentioned you’ve discovered an application that predicts thunderstorms, I think it would be useful to share about it in a comment or probably in a tech video. I use wetteronline, although it’s more a rain/lightning radar than a prediction app. Cheers from 🇪🇸!

@tabbycowley5825 3 жыл бұрын

this was so amazing, we had to watch it twice. We literally got back from sailing in greece yesterday. We always learn so much from you both, and this has added learns for us as well. Just glad you are both safe.

@jean-pierregermain6854 3 жыл бұрын

I understand your thoughts... I’ve sailed from Turkey to NZ on our RTW travels and other than the very disappointing sailing in the MED, we’ve had thousands of miles in great conditions. The only very rough passage was the first 2 days of a 7 day passage from NZ to Fiji last year. ~But our boat, like yours, is well founded and a pleasure to handle. Your videos are very high standard. Keep it up!!!

@braddobson2060 2 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel very enjoyable, your boat is beautiful

@darz3 3 жыл бұрын

Great video

@SVZonda 3 жыл бұрын

Magic sailing.... scary & exciting at the same time.... it just goes to show that it’s all not just bikini’s and great scenery!! It can get a little hairy at times!!! Thanks for keeping it real!! All the best Richard

@davidclarke7728 3 жыл бұрын

Croatia looks great , never been , lots of islands to visit,

@douize 3 жыл бұрын

Epic storm !

@Andyl19678 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. We had a similar experience north of Sicily a couple of years ago but with 40 knots of wind and a water spout 3 miles away.

@ryancarson2980 3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks for showing us in the credits! :)

@svfairisle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for being a Patreon!

@tiborkiss9186 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! I passed Otranto straight twice - both time we experienced some stormy weather.. I guess that is just the weather there...:)

@michaelmacauley3875 3 жыл бұрын

That must have been tough stuck on a boat with 4 woman fair play 😱 great video 👍👍

@Maddie-Girl 3 жыл бұрын

I have to say I think I would of hove too and just waited out storm but good job on navigating a narrow channel by the way luv your boat

@hansslob6749 3 жыл бұрын

What an adventure! But still I would have liked to be on board with you. Can wait to see all the footage you will shoot in Italy

@markusvlasits3937 3 жыл бұрын

I know the Adriatic from first-hand experience and once got into serious trouble during a heavy gust of Bora. Having said that, I believe there are certain things you guys should have handled differently - reefing your mainsail earlier, having a backup navigational device with you and couple of other things ... glad it went all well

@dominicmacklon7225 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job

@paultaylor701 3 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t even stay married with my wife on board, how you managed this is excellent. Concerned at the lack of life jackets, but you were there, I wasn’t.

@FlesHBoX 3 жыл бұрын

What a pretty boat!

@glyntutt1586 3 жыл бұрын

I love a good storm. Hatches down, reef in and ride it out! And get the paper charts out,

@aprilbevis6109 3 жыл бұрын

Glad your okay that was a bad storm

@skippyone2769 3 жыл бұрын

It never ceases to amaze me when people go into airline pilot on final approach no fuel mode. You could have hoved to and waited an hour at a safe distance out. Point being no matter what the conditions a boat is safer in deep water than within swimming distance from the beach.

@svfairisle 3 жыл бұрын

Yes exactly right. Except when there's a bloody great thunderstorm parked right on top of you! I've waited offshore in bad conditions more times than I remember, this is the first time I've run for shore, but it was the best option and I would do it again.

@greggron 3 жыл бұрын

skippy One you have stated what I was thinking. Even turning toward open water with just enough revs to give steerage would have seemed a safer option to me.

@skippyone2769 3 жыл бұрын

@@svfairisle You are the skipper it's your choice at the end of the day ! All I would say is the risk of entering a strange harbour in severe rain storm zero viz and known danger of rocks over a lightening strike is not comparable Hitting a rock is terminal scorched electronics replaceable. Also insured !!! You could still be struck by lightning in the harbour and risked it all for nothing !

@skippyone2769 3 жыл бұрын

@@greggron That would always be my advise ! Just for information I am an RYA Yachtmaster of over twenty years.

@briangilliland3620 3 жыл бұрын

@@svfairisle Bloody amazing how everybody is so wise and full of advice. You were in that situation and handled it so well. Thanks a million for filming and posting that experience. I watched my wifes reaction - she smiled and laughed at the Cardinal - except ours was a channel marker. A beaut rendition of a very difficult challenge - and you came out smiling. Congrats also to Millie - a tribute to her folks. :)

@janegatford9530 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing video! Thank you for sharing your “hair raising” experience!. I bet you’re really glad Millie was not onboard with you at the time 🙀 May have put her off sailing for life ha ha! 🙄😀 stay safe

@dougssemi-retiredlife9690 3 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than sailing in a good wind storm

@skyworldita 3 жыл бұрын

With such a lightning storm I would go down waiting a better moment to step out. Wind and sea permitting.. nice video!

@svfairisle 3 жыл бұрын

Sitting under it would be a very bad option.

@Gledaman 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Guys. Great video as usual, perfectly demonstrates how 'varied' Med sailing can be. FYI the 'freaky looking catamaran' is 'Gleda'. She's a James Wharram designed Tiki 38 I built in a barn near Warwick, UK. I sold her last year and she's now in Venice under the care of her new German owner. What a lovely surprise to see her. Freaky? OK, maybe. But to me she's beautiful! I just wrote a book about our four years sailing her. It's called 'A Foolish Escape' and is on Amazon now ;) Take care out there.

@svfairisle 3 жыл бұрын

P.S. we will look out for her in Venice if she's coming here. We are here for the winter. That was filmed about 10 days ago in Otranto, so she's the other end of Italy at the moment.

@Gledaman 3 жыл бұрын

@@svfairisle Thanks for the reply :) I believe she's now ashore at a small yard somewhere in the lagoon. Michael, the new owner, is planning a big refit over the winter before heading out on more adventures. Enjoy Venice!

@directorstu 3 жыл бұрын

I've always had a soft spot for wharrams

@yemayagold8748 3 жыл бұрын

I sailed a Wharram in the Gulf of Aqaba. For about a week. Loved it!

@svfairisle 3 жыл бұрын

@@Gledaman I managed to download A Foolish Escape yesterday, half way through now, it's great. very similar emotions setting off across the bay of Biscay with Judy not being an experienced sailor. I just want to find Gleda no, keeping my eyes open for freaky looking catamarans!

@trentbush38 3 жыл бұрын

...A bit of adventure to go along with all the fun... Both together make for an exciting life. All's well that ends well.

@uweschaider6452 3 жыл бұрын

Certosa Marina is great! I was there last year, very friendly staff and great access to Venice. Enjoy!!!

@svfairisle 3 жыл бұрын

Yes it's superb!

@R.E.HILL_ 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video... And congrats to your loin fruit on a job well done at University...😉🙂👍

@larsrosing5033 3 жыл бұрын

It might be an advantage to look at the greater picture, such as where are the high and low pressures and when sailing close to the coast maybe consider sea breeze. Rising air over land will 'suck' air from the sea towards land. As you propably know high pressure seek towards low pressure. But I guess thunderstorms are quite unpredictable! Well done both of you!

@betterd9160 2 жыл бұрын

Good job…you lived

@SailingLaManga Жыл бұрын

That's EXACTLY the positive side on a pilot house..... Always staying dry 😴

@pierpaolomaurizio4332 Жыл бұрын

congratulations by a italian lonely sailor between italy and croatia, storms are present and dangerous in adriatic sea .have a good trip

@garybarker9139 3 жыл бұрын

Should of seen that coming!

@svfairisle 3 жыл бұрын

we did

@modengoCHANNEL 3 жыл бұрын

Welcome to Croatia! Do not worry, those thunder storms are sporadic, not so often. Keep an eye when you have Jugo or Bura wind and enjoy many islands!

@pcsb 3 жыл бұрын

Well that storm will have got the adrenaline running! One to remember :)

@suzettesharpe6618 3 жыл бұрын

God bless yall

@dondevine5129 3 жыл бұрын

nice video thanks

@BOARDMAN16456 3 жыл бұрын

*YOUR VIDEOS ARE VERY WELL DONE, BOTH YOUS ARE PRO NARRATORS, RESPECT FROM SCOTLAND*

@svfairisle 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks John

@juans3728 3 жыл бұрын

Happy all are safe and happy, Peace.

@simoncousin3241 3 жыл бұрын

First well Done very proud parents with the 1 st degree ,yes the Med does have some lovely thunder storms nice to see but not to be in ,least the boat has had a good wash down with fresh water