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By Gordon and Louise Coates. Featured in Afloat Magazine Sailing halfway around the world after picking up our new boat in France turned into quite an adventure, writes Gordon Coates. Leaving the coast of France behind in autumn 2019, my wife Louise and I set sail for Australia aboard our newly bought Fountaine Pajot Elba … Continued

Episode 1  | Sailing from France to Australia in 90 days! After a huge 2020 voyage from France, Gordon and Louise bring their FP Elba 45 home to Sydney, Australia, marking the final episode of their Big Adventure series. Gordon & Louise Coates have been wonderful ambassadors for The Yacht Sales Co. over the years, … Continued

EPISODE 4 | THE ATLANTIC CROSSING 16 days in bumpy conditions crossing the Atlantic Ocean, sitting on 11.5 knots at times under parasail. Watch Gordon, Lou and Steve’s trip as they sail from Lanzarote to Martinique. Beautiful footage and an insight into offshore passages, with a delicious Mahi Mahi along the way! More Information Fountaine … Continued

Episode 5 | Martinique to Panama Join Gordon & Louise along with crew members Phil, Ray and Dawn as they sail from Martinique to Panama! More Information Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 Gordon & Lou’s Big Adventure – YouTube Series

EPISODE 6 | TRANSITING THE PANAMA CANAL Join Gordon & Louise as they meet their agent and transit the incredible Panama Canal, the gateway to the Pacific ocean. More Information Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 Gordon & Lou’s Big Adventure – YouTube Series

EPISODE 7 | Panama to Tahiti Get onboard the Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 with Gordon and Louise Coates as they travel from Panama to Tahiti with their good friend Phil. This extra-long passage of 35 days calls for an extra-long episode, so get comfortable and you can feel like you’re aboard with them as they … Continued

Gordon & Lou’s Big Adventure nears the end as they sail non-stop from Tahiti to Australia. Join them as they outrun Cyclone Harold and dodge some lows, with beautiful rainbows and drinks on the stardust lounge. More Information Fountaine Pajot Elba 45 Gordon & Lou’s Big Adventure – YouTube Series