Sailing across the Bay of Biscay - Ep. 8 RAN Sailing

It is time to cross the Bay of Biscay! But first we sail from Guernsey to Camaret Sur Mer in Brittany, France. During our three day stay we explore the natural park around Camaret Sur Mer and prepare for the crossing. On the Bay of Biscay we meet a lot of dolphins and on the first night around 50 pilot whales swim with RAN. Amazing! The second day the wind dies and we start the motor. After a few hours some problems with the gear box appears and we have to stop the motor and continue to sail in very weak wind with the sails slamming. The third day we arrive to A Coruña, Spain. Finally sun and warm weather!

Update! The problem with the transmission is solved. It seems to have been originating from something that got stuck in the prop.

We are a Swedish couple who wanted a different kind of life. So we moved in to our sailboat RAN, a one-off aluminium built Beason 40, and untied the lines in the middle of the Swedish winter and started sailing south along the coast of Europe. There is no set route and we will go where the wind and our minds takes us.

Read more about us and the boat and get updates and photos!

Music credits:
Giant Leap - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena YouTube Audio Library
Retreat - Jason Farnham YouTube Audio Library
Hey girl - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena YouTube Audio Library
Water Lily - 126ers YouTube Audio Library
Orange - Topher Mohr and Alex Elena YouTube Audio Library
As I Figure - Kevin MacLeod YouTube Audio Library

Film gear:
- Panasonic Lumix G7
- GoPro Hero 3+
- Rode video mic
- DJI Phantom 3 Advanced drone

Love,
Malin & Johan

[thalia]

8 episodes in and I already feel like part of your online "family". Thanks for not being the typical YouTube presence (i.e. screaming at the cameras, being overly obtuse just to try get subscribers). Your videos are so calming and inviting, thanks or taking us on your journeys :)

[queenofyeay]

That was so exciting when the dolphins came charging towards RAN with such exuberance, it had to be far more exciting to experience it firsthand!

[dancordellsailing]

The pilot whale footage is just magical.

[jensenjourney]

I'm late to the club, but wonderful video. Thanks!

[davidc]

What a treat to have that huge pod of pilot whales hang out so close to the boat. Also a treat for me because it was the first time I saw such beautiful creatures filmed by one of the YT sailing content developers. Fantastic footage of them. A great episode both filmed and edited. Thanks!

[d.c.stewart]

Love your videography and story telling.
Glad to see that there is a little warmth in your near future...Enjoy!!

[crismoore]

Oh you are awesome. I love your sense of humor and also your positive attitude. I did not understand the lady's name. But a high 5 to you for seeing everything with a smile. What a hard thing to do sail in the cold

[SuperLaplander]

Very nice and well composed video.
The drone shots and the underwaterfilming really adds to the experience.
You deserve a much larger audience, they will come.
Best regards

[WindedVoyage]

Beautiful episode! Epic footage. you two are so calm and down to earth, that's why the pilot whales hung out with you so long. That was simply amazing. Really enjoy your series:-)

[pjd]

You are sooo lucky to have the dolphins and small whales/dolphins swimming alongside your boat, thanks for the great footage of them, just love those, . I have been binge watching your channel,  and excellent filming and footage of of your crossing so far, thanks you for sharing!

[christopherblackwell]

The Pilot Whales are so beautiful and playful

[sandyb]

Hi this was the best sailing video i've seen. Your channel is the first I have watched of european locations. I really enjoyed it. Best whale/porpoise filming ever.

[Wanderglobe]

Another great video. Thanks so much for sharing and for all the work you put into these episodes.

[dominiquejacques]

Good job Guys!! Love your videos, beautiful boat and you two are awesome!! Fair wind to RAN and her crew!

[mikesorensen]

Gorgeous boat, charming young couple, and the best cinematography on YouTube! When you go ashore, your camera is usually pointed exactly where I hope you will point it. Most of the shots on board make me feel like I am on board with you. Even the relaxed way you both speak to the camera make me feel like I am sitting across a table from you.

Thank you for making these great vids.
Please don't change anything, except maybe if you could find time to make more videos?

[wilfrennecke]

LOVE IT , LOVE IT, LOVE IT !!! YOU GUYS ARE JUST GREAT !

[livinglifeontherun]

Well done,  we completely enjoyed this episode.  Glad to see you safe and sound.

[michaelsutton]

Thank You for making such beautiful films.

[willy]

I liked your choice of music right at the end of the video. Very appropriate for your arrival in Spain.

[valde]

You`re lucky ones, good weather - not big storm! Nice!