Category Archives: GP Pictures Channel

Blog entries providing additional information about posted YouTube videos on the GP Pictures Channel.

New YouTube Videos and Photography Update ~ 2 March 2018

I thought I would do a quick update on my YouTube channels. Since we sold our beloved Garand Banks 36, I haven’t really done much video work so not much has been posted.  I do have some videos which are in … Continue reading

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New Boat Update 14 February 2018

Welcome on-board Sundance. Sundance is a 36 foot Linssen Dutch Steel Cruiser constructed in 1992.  She has a single 143 HP Volvo engine and a bow thruster. The accommodation consists of an aft deck with a helm position, a folding radar … Continue reading

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Easy to Bake Ginger, Cinnamon & Golden Syrup Cookies

This is with out doubt one of my favourite recipes, Ginger, Cinnamon & Golden Syrup Cookies.  They are crisp on the outside and soft and gooie on the inside.  They don’t last very long in the cookie jar as they … Continue reading

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Real Time Passage ~ Canal Lateral A La Loire, Part 1

I thought I would publish a real time uncut video with no time lapse clips.  This is one hour and twenty minutes of uninterrupted passage making.  Sorry but it does take a while to get through the first lock so bear … Continue reading

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Grand Banks 36 Classic St Helier to Belcroute

This is a short trip from St Helier to the bay of Belcroute, Jersey C.I.  The passage across the bay does not take long but it is a pleasant trip.  St Aubins bay was a little choppy but Belcroute was … Continue reading

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Canal Lateral a la Loire ~ Part 9

This is the ninth video as we head South from Decize, but first a walk into Decize itself across the bridges over the River Loire.  The town has character with numerous restaurants and shops.  We take the opportunity to attain … Continue reading

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Canal Lateral A La Loire – Part 8

This is the eighth part of our journey which takes us from Nevers to  Decize. We enjoyed out short time in Nevers but it was time to move on.  Again we were very lucky with the weather although a little … Continue reading

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Grand Banks – Round Jersey Island Trip with Beach Landing

This trip is certainly one of my most enjoyable trips I have had.  The weather and sea conditions were absolutely perfect. We just had a plan to circumnavigate the Island of Jersey C.I.  We had an easy passage along the South coast from St Helier to … Continue reading

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Canal Lateral A La Loire – Part 7

This is the seventh part of our journey on the Canal Lateral a la Loire which takes us from Cour-les-Barres to Nevers. This section takes us through the deepest locks of our trip in a double staircase then over the … Continue reading

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Canal Lateral a la Loire – Part 6

This is the sixth part of our journey on the Canal Lateral a la Loire which takes us from Beffes to Cour-les-Barres , with a lunch stop at Marseilles-les-Aubigny. We have been been so lucky with the weather on this … Continue reading

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