It has been a brilliant day afloat
colder than heck but bright and lovely
in Rhu marina tonight plugged into lekkie
Well the forecast didn’t let you down, let’s hope you get another good one tomorrow. Icy cold though…. in all that wind. Well done for risking the long journey….. it was certainly worthwhile. P.
Great stuff. BTY I haven’t seen any comments lately about your mainsail. Are you getting used to it or are you still fed up with it? Maybe a flatter sail is a good thing for the weather you’re experiencing now?
The video appears to show you sailing down the Clyde towards the Toward Lighthouse with a wind from the NW. However you ended up in Rhu which is the opposite direction and would put the wind on the port side. Am I going mad?
Yes, I am right!
So where did you go that evening? I won’t tell, promise.
The title was ‘Sailing today in Scotland’. For some reason I thought the video would be just that.
I was hoping to see what the weather really was like on Friday in the Clyde. When I first saw your film I kicked myself for not heading up to the Clyde for a sail as it looked great for the time of year and not as bad as forecast. Did you take any film that day that may be in a future film?
Thanks. Confusion over.
Any film of Loch Goil? I have still to sail there.
I note the last couple of winter sailing vids you posted feature views over the bow with the dodger clearly folded DOWN. Is this your professional commitment to a well-framed shot or are you really that hardy and hairy? On my early and late season sails on the Canadian east coast, my dodger is always up and even in the summer it has to be bloody hot for it to come down; I must be a wussy compared to you Dylan!
Seeing as you don’t appear to have a public post relating to your latest video. Why don’t you try using Patrion if others are getting on well from it?
It would not bother me greatly if you sell the boat and abandon the series. What you’ve done so far is fantastic and I’d rather see it end on a high. Especially if it is becoming a hassle to you. Seeing as you have not been posting much video recently I can only imagine that you must have a lot of other stuff on.
I have tipped you in the past but I don’t have that much to give.
Carry on D. Like the others I would say you should try to go the Patreon way, it might be a good alternative and secure some income along the way. It is worth a try anyway. Sell the boat? A good thing you have a few backups boats in place – and a duck punt.
“So a financial break from keeping the Centaur going will be no bad thing.”
being a small boat sailor now, l love the stuff in Katie L and the old Slug, so it will not be a bad thing.
keep turning left [and right] up the creeks D.
pay pal on the way if l can find it.P
There is another Cox on ebay
I wish I had a solution to your money woes.
Here in the states you could probably get a government grant if you told them you self identified as a woman and you series was about empowerment.
Best of luck and I look forward to more videos.
Oh no, not another Cox!
My experience of vetos in 37 years of marriage is that they can be negotiated if the right tactics are deployed and with a degree of patience.
That’s a pity.
It may mean I get there before you. In which case I will check if you want to tag along on my mighty vessel and take some video……….but my dreams are often scuppered by something deemed by others to be a priority so only time will tell whether my plans come good.
“Drip feed the videos”
“Thinking of selling the Centaur”
WHAT ?
I’m getting depressed
Dylan – HNY2017
Couldn’t help but notice a distinct change in tone in S8 part 14. It sounds like the whole KTL is getting to you and I would like to think a lot if it is because you’re driving the longest round trip now you’re up in Bonny Scotland. To have a great weekend sailing with stunning scenery to be faced with the drive home but be disheartening somewhat. Do you feel you are under pressure now to continue KTL for the sake of us tube followers. Just an idea, and this is purely from my own perspective, I do and always have considered You Tube a free video library. Whether I’m mending the washing machine, changing disc breaks on the car or working on the engine on my own boat, there never fails to be some informative step by step video clip to guide me through the task. I can even play an Elvis CD in the background whilst I work. All Free. Although I have contributed to KTL I wonder has YT run its course for you. Your filming compared to many ‘go pro’ sailing I have seen is without a doubt perfection. The commentary is great and the music and tranquillity your films offer I would say make you the envy of thousands of ( I want to go sailing but I’m still fixing up the boat on dry land) sailors. Here’s an idea – Have you ever considered an app , or even a pay per view web cam. How many people do you expect would drop in on the web cam to see how you’re doing. Does the ‘live’ feed worry you being such a perfectionist. I dread to think how much time you put into editing, To be honest I first found KTL and watched the Humber to Bridlington trip a few times over – because I wanted to do this myself this summer. I looked beyond the bird watching at Flamboro Head and the guy with the violin on the harbour and picked out the entry and exit strategy to the harbours, the berthing etc. You are if I may say a Video Almanac and I for one think you could make an extra shilling or two with an a-z library of ports and harbours around the UK. From your passage planning , to bouy hopping to entering a marina and the facilities they offer. I’m sure people would pay to download these from your app store. I for one would most definitely have the east coast from Wells to Whitby. Also if your website is getting the hits, why not let people advertise boats on there for a small fee. If your fed up , ready for about and head home with Keep Turning Right – Dylan Winter your video Almanac lol – Keep your chin up D
At my age there is no time left to be patient and I know you are not far behind me!
Hi Dylan , The short one – when said about selling the boat and quitting. Would be so sad if you did.
Hi Dylan, I’m not surprised at the stiff comments , you’ve been too soft from the beginning – dropping little hints about the cost of making KTL has fallen largely on deaf ears – because that’s the gentleman you are. The films are TV quality. I was an extra once in the Hollywood film Memphis Belle. I recall being told more footage ends up on the cutting room floor than in the film. I’m sure it was 12 hours filming for 2 minutes edited footage !! You’ve spoiled us all and its a shame you had to be so direct to get the penny to drop for some. I for one will continue to drip feed when I can. By the way , my wife bought me an amazon fire stick for Xmas, apart from the main stuff there’s lots of little amateur channels on there about fishing etc – Could this be an avenue for your own channel – getting back to the app idea ?? Good luck with it all Dylan , you are my inspiration for adventure.
This gentleman’s heart-felt and amusing analysis pretty much sums-up where YouTube is heading.