Loving the videos both. Really helpful. It would be great if you could make a video on how to anchor

Ablutions? Are you a 14th century monk?

We have AIS MOB units installed in our life jackets, programmed to the boats plotter they give person’s position plus also send a DSC MOB signal to all ships and stations. Very good kit and widely available. We also recover either the lifer rinds designed for this and can be used to haul out. We deploy an inflatable dan-buoy as soon as a MOB has been called.

sorry, but the presentation is confusing

Your doing the right thing with line through the hook and back...I've watched the Crinan idea with a loop round the hook....Terrible idea! ...If the lock fails and empty's, Your boat can be left hanging..(As a Veteran of the Caladonian Canal)..I can assure you it not only happens..But it will Happen!

Good to see you at the weekend . I have only just seen this video and had no idea you were offering tuition until Elizabeth mentioned it., which is a shame as I’d had literally just booked a skipper for three days tuition on Tantris ! Always more to learn and room for improvement so I will keep you in mind . Enjoy the D Day celebrations .

Beautiful! Well done!👏👏

May i ask your length please ? Im 1:80 cm and want to know if i can stand properly in the living room

I would just have a 2nd and 3rd reef. But I like boring sailing.

Hi again. How’s the single line reefing going on the selden boom with the internal stuff removed? Would you still recommend it? Still easy and low friction?

Super video. I have transeted the Crinan 15 times, and no one ever mentioned where to get fuel!

Coric is immaculate, lived in showroom condition

very beatiful boat!

Positively palatial! I sailed a Contessa 26 for many years when I was much younger. I always wanted a 32 but families ect. I graduated to French mass produced volumn boats. Now 72, I have fonder memories of my little 26 than any other boat that I have had. Just found your channel, subscibed and liked. 👍

I grew up sailing in that area with my dad. In later life a passed through the canal many times in my Contessa. Sadly not a 32 but a 26. Now in my seventies and several boats later I still have fonder memories of my little Contessa that any other boat I have owned. I now mosetly day sail and am considering down sizing to another 26 to potter the coast of Argyllshire.

She looks great! What's the standing headroom may I ask?

She looks great! What's the standing headroom in her may I ask?

They really are perfect little yachts those contessas. Would love to own one myself. Maybe one day when I’m retired!

Congrats! Thank you for sharing! Looks amazing!

I think one might struggle putting in the third reef when you really need it. It does make sense though to not have it set up for everyday use. I think it is safer not to pull the excess second reef line through though as if one forgets one can foul the sail as you raise it again.

Very helpful cheers

one safety point in the "rig test", do it with the mainsheet tighter, and the mainsheet car out that side, so this has the "force of the boom" if anything where to go aloof, the main can only swing as much as there is mainsheet slack, stopping a "Chinese Gybe" from harming the crew. this also heels the boat less, as the point of pull of the mainsheet is further to the leeward side, so less mechanical advantage on the keel, less heel, and a safer deck, the rudder is also in the water deeper, so is more effective, so less chance of losing control of boat position (the main reason for a "Chinese Gybe" initiating, also if in high winds, REEF the lot, the less force on the rig, the slower the boom is likely to move, and also you have more control of it with the mainsheet tackle, as the lower the sail is the calmer the wind the sail feels.

what!, the first sentence doesn't make any sense, " you are very very broad reaching, then going to lunch", yuck, as the term "reaching" means the actions in ones' stomach when one is being sick, or vomiting.

A little late to the discussion, but how is the Dyneema penant attached to the boom? Do you have a photo? Thanks

Less is more...life lesson learned. Thanks for this!

Merry Christmas and Godspeed to both of you John and Elizabeth and Coric. Thanks for friendly and very informative videos and experiences.

Thanks for the helpful video... should save me some headache and heartbreak

I'm bit late to watch your last video but I'm pretty busy learning to play golf ! I realize that I should not put all my money in clubs, green fees, lessons with a pro and tokens for the practice range but rather allow 10% for beer and fish and chips 🤣 Don't know yet if it will improve my handicap/index but it's worth trying ! Thank's for sharing your nice trip.

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Hi. Here is my optimization tip: If you want to save space, cut up plastic and cardboard packaging into small pieces (5x5 cm or less). Also, store every type of garbage collection from 2-3 days in a plastic bag. Put these smaller bags in an additional bigger bag for protection to be stored outside (anchor locker, lazarette, etc.) until you can disposed of. By doing so, even with 5 people on board we could go on for 1-2 weeks without disposal on land. Good luck!

Thanks for sharing your adventure John and Elizabeth. We’ve really enjoyed all the videos and following you on your trip. You’ve inspired us to do something similar next year.

Thoroughly enjoyed following your adventures. Thank you. Makes me all the more determined to get more than the 5 weeks total aboard our Contessa that we managed this season.

A proper adventure, brilliant that you've shared so much of it. Seems like the boat and all the nav gear performed well, no doubt you'll soon be planning more. Great advert for this corner of the world, enjoy being home.

Have watched whole journey what a great adventure, many thanks for sharing you are both so genuine and I have learnt a lot along the way ⛵️

Great trip in a great boat.😎👍⛵⛵⛵⛵

Could I add my thanks to you both for this wonderful series of videos so that we could follow and learn from your experiences.

Congrats on the successful adventure. If I’m not mistaken from the refit videos, you have 3 sealed lead acid batteries, 1 starter and 2 domestic - did you find this & your charging methods (assuming alternator, shore power & small solar panel) adequate?

Great hot wash - love that you made a pie chart! Looking forward to your next video!

Very interesting and useful, thanks!

great adventure, well done 😊

I have thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful record of your sailing adventure. When I say "I" that's not strictly speaking correct as my landlubber better half has been hooked as well!! We love how you explain things in detail and share your 'learns'. It's not only entertaining but very informative and interesting. Thank you so much for taking the time and making the effort to share with us. Best wishes...

I love the way that you spent almost 10% on🍺! Fantastic!

that was great seeing olli

What a wonderful experience and an absolute joy to follow. From refit to realisation of a dream. An absolute credit to you both. Have a comforting rest with family and friends this winter and I look forward to hearing about your new adventures. Stephen.

Thank you loved all your videos.

Ahh welcome back. We have loved following your adventure in Coric , beautiful ,informative and a real adventure .

A wonderful look at life offshore - the ordinary and the extraordinary. And heartwarming to see how the kids interact with you and each other. Thank you for sharing your lives with us. You are truly inspiring. ❤

Did you happen to track your water consumption while on board. What does that average per day calculate out to be over the 6 months?

Welcome back guys. Really looking forward to seeing you and catching up with all your adventures.