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0:00:02 > 0:00:07- Last year, actor John Pierce Jones - bought a boat named Mistress Wilful.
0:00:08 > 0:00:11- But John wasn't much of a sailor.
0:00:11 > 0:00:16- So he enlisted the help of - experienced sailor Dilwyn Morgan.
0:00:17 > 0:00:21- I've never known anyone - to refuse a Victoria sponge.
0:00:26 > 0:00:28- At least do it in the sea.
0:00:28 > 0:00:33- The pair sailed around - the coasts of Anglesey and Lleyn.
0:00:39 > 0:00:44- A year on and John and Dilwyn - are embarking on another adventure.
0:00:44 > 0:00:48- This time, - from Llanddwyn Bay to Cardiff Bay.
0:00:52 > 0:00:56- Has John learned more about sailing? - We'll find out.
0:01:12 > 0:01:16- "What does this have to do - with sailing?" I hear you ask.
0:01:17 > 0:01:20- I'm digging up - new potatoes from my garden...
0:01:21 > 0:01:25- ..as a treat for Number One, Dilwyn - Morgan, and Dafydd the cameraman.
0:01:26 > 0:01:28- He eats like a horse.
0:01:28 > 0:01:32- This will provide our first - evening meal aboard the Mistress.
0:01:32 > 0:01:37- Number One is in Caernarfon...
0:01:37 > 0:01:39- ..tending to the boat...
0:01:40 > 0:01:44- ..making sure it's well stocked - and the safety equipment is checked.
0:01:45 > 0:01:48- I've given him a long list - as the captain and owner.
0:01:54 > 0:01:56- I'm supposed to - get the boat ready.
0:01:56 > 0:02:00- John told me he'd already - been on board to tidy up.
0:02:00 > 0:02:03- As you can see, - everything's just been left.
0:02:04 > 0:02:07- I've just found - a sackful of clothes...
0:02:07 > 0:02:11- ..that have obviously - got wet at some point.
0:02:11 > 0:02:16- I take it this is - John's sailing gear for the voyage.
0:02:17 > 0:02:19- But I'm not too sure.
0:02:19 > 0:02:21- He's the skipper this time...
0:02:21 > 0:02:26- ..so he should be at home planning - the charts and plotting our course.
0:02:27 > 0:02:29- He's responsible for the food.
0:02:29 > 0:02:34- Which leaves me responsible - for the cleaning, no doubt.
0:02:34 > 0:02:36- I'm making a list...
0:02:36 > 0:02:39- ..of what exactly I need to buy...
0:02:39 > 0:02:41- ..before we set sail.
0:02:41 > 0:02:45- Foods I can cook - as well as snacks and things.
0:02:45 > 0:02:48- I've found - packets of porridge and couscous.
0:02:48 > 0:02:52- There's enough water on board - to sail to America.
0:02:52 > 0:02:56- People think - that food just happens to turn up.
0:02:56 > 0:02:59- And if there's no food on board, - they blame you.
0:03:00 > 0:03:03- Food is essential - to a person's health.
0:03:03 > 0:03:06- The cafetiere's been used...
0:03:06 > 0:03:12- ..sometime during preparations - and hasn't been cleaned out.
0:03:12 > 0:03:16- I have to write things down - because I can't depend on memory.
0:03:17 > 0:03:19- I've forgotten something else. - Cereals.
0:03:20 > 0:03:23- I've brought all my charts...
0:03:24 > 0:03:27- ..to sail - from Caernarfon to Cardiff.
0:03:27 > 0:03:31- John's meant to be responsible - for the charts...
0:03:31 > 0:03:34- ..but my inner voice...
0:03:34 > 0:03:38- ..is telling me to bring my own too.
0:03:38 > 0:03:41- I don't think I really need to do...
0:03:41 > 0:03:46- ..the mathematical aspect - of plotting a course.
0:03:46 > 0:03:48- All you need is one of these.
0:03:49 > 0:03:52- He's harping on about - an iPad, an iPhone and so on.
0:03:52 > 0:03:55- He reckons - he can do it all on those.
0:03:55 > 0:04:00- This is going to tell me exactly the - same as this in terms of location.
0:04:00 > 0:04:05- But, of course, if there's no signal - and this and that fails...
0:04:05 > 0:04:07- ..as well as - the GPS that I also have...
0:04:08 > 0:04:12- ..I'd have to rely - on the good old map...
0:04:12 > 0:04:16- ..as the Lleyn lads - and Dilwyn Morgan like to do.
0:04:17 > 0:04:21- I've placed safety ropes along - the side of the boat this time.
0:04:21 > 0:04:24- I was a little concerned last time.
0:04:24 > 0:04:29- John isn't - the most nimble man on a boat.
0:04:29 > 0:04:33- He's a little clumsy and I - was afraid he'd fall overboard.
0:04:39 > 0:04:43- We're off to a great start. - I hope to God this won't happen!
0:04:43 > 0:04:47- Dilwyn the brave - embarks on his voyage...
0:04:48 > 0:04:50- ..while John...
0:04:51 > 0:04:54- ..well, buys sausages.
0:04:57 > 0:05:03- Dilwyn looks after the boat - while John looks after his stomach.
0:05:05 > 0:05:09- He's asked me to take the Mistress - to Llanddwyn Island.
0:05:10 > 0:05:14- We're starting out from Llanddwyn - - that's his plan...
0:05:14 > 0:05:18- ..since that's his spiritual home, - or so he claims.
0:05:18 > 0:05:21- It's where - his Uncle Owen used to work.
0:05:22 > 0:05:25- I know I'll be hearing - a lot more about Uncle Owen.
0:05:26 > 0:05:30- The only thing on my mind - at the moment...
0:05:30 > 0:05:32- ..is getting to Llanddwyn on time.
0:05:33 > 0:05:35- He's very impatient...
0:05:35 > 0:05:39- ..and I don't want to be late - on the first day of the voyage.
0:05:39 > 0:05:43- I really hope - I reach Llanddwyn in good time.
0:05:44 > 0:05:46- Here it is - the island of lovers.
0:05:47 > 0:05:51- Llanddwyn Island, - one of Wales's beauty spots.
0:05:51 > 0:05:53- Dilwyn approaches land...
0:05:53 > 0:05:57- ..and the basket is bulging.
0:05:59 > 0:06:04- And, of course, no voyage would be - complete without a Victoria sponge.
0:06:07 > 0:06:10- I've reached Llanddwyn Island.
0:06:10 > 0:06:14- I've received orders - from the skipper...
0:06:14 > 0:06:17- ..to meet him at Porth Twr Bach.
0:06:18 > 0:06:20- There's no sign of it on this chart.
0:06:20 > 0:06:23- There's Pilot's Cove - and Llanddwyn Bay...
0:06:24 > 0:06:27- ..but no sign of Porth Twr Bach.
0:06:27 > 0:06:31- I only hope I'm in the right place.
0:06:38 > 0:06:42- After reaching Llanddwyn, - there's one small problem.
0:06:46 > 0:06:48- Damn!
0:06:48 > 0:06:50- Damn!- - What's happened? What's this?
0:06:53 > 0:06:56- I've made a mistake. - I've messed things up.
0:06:56 > 0:06:59- I won't hear - the end of it from Number One.
0:06:59 > 0:07:03- I've messed up in my own backyard.
0:07:03 > 0:07:07- What a great start.
0:07:08 > 0:07:12- Shall I carry your shoes - as well as everything else?
0:07:12 > 0:07:17- Alright then, since you've offered. - Here you go.
0:07:18 > 0:07:21- This has - never happened to me before.
0:07:21 > 0:07:25- I've never had to cross the water - to reach the island.
0:07:25 > 0:07:27- So what happened?
0:07:27 > 0:07:29- It happens sometimes.
0:07:30 > 0:07:34- It only happens at high tide.
0:07:34 > 0:07:35- The island's an island. Are you OK?
0:07:35 > 0:07:37- The island's an island. Are you OK?- - Yes, I'm fine. Are you OK?
0:07:37 > 0:07:38- Great.
0:07:39 > 0:07:42- The pair - cross safely to the island...
0:07:42 > 0:07:44- ..and John leads the way.
0:07:44 > 0:07:48- I'm taking you this way - for me to show you the well.
0:07:48 > 0:07:50- I thought you might.
0:07:50 > 0:07:54- John was brought up - in nearby Newborough.
0:07:54 > 0:07:57- He's spent - a lot of time on the island.
0:08:00 > 0:08:03- Sit down and have a rest.
0:08:03 > 0:08:05- Thank you.
0:08:05 > 0:08:07- Thank you.- - You're out of breath.
0:08:07 > 0:08:09- I'm carrying some weight, - but I'm fine.
0:08:10 > 0:08:12- Where are we exactly?
0:08:12 > 0:08:14- We're in the centre of the island.
0:08:15 > 0:08:20- Over there is the old monastery, - St Dwynwen's Church...
0:08:20 > 0:08:23- ..established in the sixth century.
0:08:23 > 0:08:25- She was the daughter...
0:08:25 > 0:08:30- ..of Brychan Brycheiniog - after whom Brecknockshire is named.
0:08:30 > 0:08:33- He was an Irishman - with 63 children.
0:08:33 > 0:08:34- 63 children?
0:08:34 > 0:08:36- 63 children?- - Not by one wife.
0:08:36 > 0:08:38- Not by one wife.
0:08:39 > 0:08:44- He should've been the patron saint - of lovers, not Dwynwen! He was busy!
0:08:44 > 0:08:48- Henry VIII burnt the place down - and it's been a ruin ever since.
0:08:48 > 0:08:52- It was a wealthy place - since so many visitors came here.
0:08:52 > 0:08:54- You've learnt something.
0:08:55 > 0:09:00- Dwynwen's well is down there. It's - meant to have healing properties.
0:09:01 > 0:09:02- As a local...
0:09:03 > 0:09:07- ..John has strong family ties - with Llanddwyn Island.
0:09:09 > 0:09:11- These are all family members.
0:09:12 > 0:09:15- The Hugheses. - My grandfather's there.
0:09:15 > 0:09:19- There he is, - the little boy in the picture.
0:09:20 > 0:09:24- There's Uncle Owen - - Captain Owen Pierce on the right.
0:09:24 > 0:09:26- He has a broad back and a cigarette.
0:09:27 > 0:09:30- Next to him is John Owen, - or John Williams.
0:09:30 > 0:09:34- They were both sailors - - the last of the island's sailors.
0:09:34 > 0:09:36- Broad backs run in the family.
0:09:36 > 0:09:38- Broad backs run in the family.- - Yes, although he was small.
0:09:39 > 0:09:41- But his back was broad.
0:09:41 > 0:09:46- I've checked the weather for - the rest of the day and overnight...
0:09:46 > 0:09:50- ..and they're predicting...
0:09:50 > 0:09:52- ..a force-six gale.
0:09:52 > 0:09:56- Where we are at the moment isn't - an ideal place to be in a force-six.
0:09:57 > 0:10:01- I'm a little concerned - that John hasn't realized this.
0:10:01 > 0:10:04- He's over there - having a leisurely chat.
0:10:06 > 0:10:10- There's the Mistress. - I haven't seen her for a while.
0:10:10 > 0:10:12- When do you want to set off?
0:10:13 > 0:10:18- I was hoping we'd have - a north-westerly wind behind us.
0:10:19 > 0:10:21- But it's turned into - a southerly wind.
0:10:22 > 0:10:25- What kind of wind do we need?
0:10:25 > 0:10:29- Any kind of wind, - as long as it doesn't begin with S.
0:10:29 > 0:10:31- S for South?
0:10:31 > 0:10:32- Yes.
0:10:33 > 0:10:35- So the sooner we set sail, - the better?
0:10:35 > 0:10:40- In a word, yes. Right now is - the most sensible time to set sail.
0:10:40 > 0:10:44- They must pack up and leave at once.
0:10:49 > 0:10:53- I wanted to chat a little longer - but we have to get going.
0:10:53 > 0:10:56- The wind has picked up.
0:10:56 > 0:11:01- We have to head for Bardsey if we've - any hope of reaching there tonight.
0:11:01 > 0:11:06- Dilwyn's using the dinghy to load - the supplies before picking me up.
0:11:06 > 0:11:09- We'll set sail as soon as we can.
0:11:10 > 0:11:12- Alright, I'm coming now!
0:11:31 > 0:11:34- They're safely on board - and ready to sail to Bardsey.
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0:11:41 > 0:11:41- *
0:11:41 > 0:11:41- *- - *
0:11:41 > 0:11:44- The Mistress Wilful - has left Llanddwyn.
0:11:45 > 0:11:47- The small boat is bobbing about.
0:11:48 > 0:11:50- We've weighed anchor...
0:11:50 > 0:11:54- ..and I'm relieved - we've left the island.
0:11:54 > 0:11:57- We were on what they call lee shore.
0:11:59 > 0:12:03- The wind was blowing us to shore.
0:12:07 > 0:12:09- I'm relieved we're under way.
0:12:09 > 0:12:14- I've time to put things away while - John's steering us to the open sea.
0:12:14 > 0:12:18- It was - an adventurous start to the voyage.
0:12:18 > 0:12:22- I think John has realized...
0:12:22 > 0:12:26- ..that difficult decisions - must be made sometimes...
0:12:26 > 0:12:28- ..like setting off sooner.
0:12:28 > 0:12:31- He's getting me back by soaking me.
0:12:45 > 0:12:47- I'm soaking.
0:12:48 > 0:12:51- We're five minutes into the voyage - and I'm soaking.
0:12:56 > 0:12:59- It's very choppy, isn't it?
0:13:00 > 0:13:02- Some of the waves are huge.
0:13:02 > 0:13:04- It's the effect of Caernarfon Bay.
0:13:04 > 0:13:08- The southerly wind is picking up.
0:13:08 > 0:13:11- I've something to confess.
0:13:12 > 0:13:16- We left Llanddwyn half an hour - before heading into difficulty.
0:13:16 > 0:13:19- Will we get to Bardsey tonight?
0:13:21 > 0:13:22- I know what you think.
0:13:22 > 0:13:24- I know what you think.- - We'd better try.
0:13:24 > 0:13:28- You have to remember - the wind is blowing from the south.
0:13:28 > 0:13:32- It was meant to be - a north-westerly wind.
0:13:33 > 0:13:36- Derek the weatherman should be shot.
0:13:44 > 0:13:48- There's not much point - in raising the sails.
0:13:48 > 0:13:51- No, that's a wise decision, Captain.
0:13:51 > 0:13:56- They should've called this series - Tanio'r Injan (Start The Engine)!
0:14:06 > 0:14:11- Bardsey is getting further away - somehow. It's very choppy.
0:14:11 > 0:14:16- Have you decided what - we're going to do? We need to rest.
0:14:16 > 0:14:19- I learnt on the course...
0:14:19 > 0:14:22- ..that you must have a bolthole.
0:14:24 > 0:14:26- A place in which to escape.
0:14:26 > 0:14:29- So where are we heading?
0:14:29 > 0:14:32- To a sailor's favourite haunt.
0:14:32 > 0:14:35- # Anchors aweigh in Porthdinllaen #
0:14:36 > 0:14:40- Very tuneful, lads, - but best stick to the sailing.
0:14:43 > 0:14:46- They sail past - Lleyn's verdant pastures...
0:14:47 > 0:14:49- ..on the Mistress's jaunty voyage.
0:14:49 > 0:14:51- They've reached the open sea.
0:14:59 > 0:15:03- There's nothing like having - 10 gallons of Caernarfon seawater...
0:15:04 > 0:15:06- ..up your shorts - when John's at the helm.
0:15:07 > 0:15:10- He's hitting the biggest waves - he can find head-on.
0:15:11 > 0:15:13- I'm trying to tie the anchor...
0:15:13 > 0:15:18- ..because it's making a noise by - banging and scraping the paintwork.
0:15:18 > 0:15:20- I don't want another row.
0:15:21 > 0:15:23- We're still heading for Bardsey.
0:15:23 > 0:15:27- We're sailing in a gentle tide...
0:15:27 > 0:15:29- ..not that it makes a difference.
0:15:30 > 0:15:32- I've sent Number One to the front.
0:15:32 > 0:15:34- The anchor was loose.
0:15:34 > 0:15:39- I think - the hatches might be loose too.
0:15:46 > 0:15:49- I don't know - how I'm going to tell him this.
0:15:49 > 0:15:52- His bed is soaking.
0:15:52 > 0:15:55- The hatch - hadn't been closed properly.
0:15:55 > 0:15:59- It should've been a routine check - before we set out.
0:16:00 > 0:16:03- As you can see, - his clothes are in the black bag...
0:16:04 > 0:16:06- ..and they're soaking wet.
0:16:08 > 0:16:13- Because we had to leave at once - without adequate preparation...
0:16:13 > 0:16:16- But it's - all part of the learning process.
0:16:16 > 0:16:21- He's grinning - like a child in a sweet shop.
0:16:22 > 0:16:24- There we go.
0:16:24 > 0:16:28- He still wants to go to Bardsey, - by the way, but he'll never make it.
0:16:36 > 0:16:39- What are you doing, Number One? - Are you changing?
0:16:39 > 0:16:43- Yes, into dry clothes. - It's going to turn cold soon.
0:16:43 > 0:16:46- The sun will go down when we arrive.
0:16:46 > 0:16:48- But we'll have arrived by then.
0:16:49 > 0:16:52- You'll be sweating in this warm sun. - I'm here in a T-shirt.
0:16:55 > 0:16:58- There's a name for someone like you.
0:16:58 > 0:17:00- A big girl's blouse.
0:17:03 > 0:17:08- He's just called me a big girl's - blouse for putting on warm clothes.
0:17:08 > 0:17:12- When the sun goes down, - it turns chilly very quickly.
0:17:12 > 0:17:16- Everybody complains then - that they're cold and so on.
0:17:16 > 0:17:20- That's going to happen - when we reach Porthdinllaen....
0:17:20 > 0:17:24- ..although he reckons - we're still crossing Bardsey Sound.
0:17:24 > 0:17:27- He'll make that decision. - Guaranteed.
0:17:33 > 0:17:37- Lleyn's grumpy-pumpies wear thick - fleeces, woollen hats and wellies...
0:17:38 > 0:17:39- ..and I'm here in a T-shirt.
0:17:39 > 0:17:42- ..and I'm here in a T-shirt.- - Yes, John, but you're fat.
0:17:42 > 0:17:44- You're like a whale, aren't you?
0:17:47 > 0:17:49- The wind's picking up now.
0:17:49 > 0:17:51- It's getting worse, not better.
0:17:56 > 0:17:59- Are you wet, Captain?
0:18:02 > 0:18:06- What would happen if we - headed for Bardsey Sound now...
0:18:06 > 0:18:09- ..in a strong southerly wind?
0:18:09 > 0:18:14- I'd ask you to drop me off - in Porthdinllaen first.
0:18:14 > 0:18:15- Would you really?
0:18:15 > 0:18:18- Would you really?- - You're talking about a situation...
0:18:18 > 0:18:21- ..whereby - the tide leaves Caernarfon Bay...
0:18:22 > 0:18:25- ..and comes up against - a force-six southerly wind.
0:18:25 > 0:18:26- This is a force-six?
0:18:26 > 0:18:29- This is a force-six?- - Yes, and when the two meet...
0:18:29 > 0:18:33- ..it's not a good idea - being caught in Bardsey Sound.
0:18:33 > 0:18:35- So we'll go there tonight...
0:18:36 > 0:18:37- To where?
0:18:37 > 0:18:39- To where?- - Porthdinllaen.
0:18:39 > 0:18:41- That's a great idea.
0:18:41 > 0:18:45- Then we'll leave for Bardsey - first thing to look around...
0:18:46 > 0:18:47- ..because I've never been.
0:18:47 > 0:18:50- ..because I've never been.- - That's a great plan, John.
0:18:50 > 0:18:53- A very wise decision. - You're a sensible captain.
0:18:53 > 0:18:55- John The Wise Captain.
0:18:56 > 0:18:58- So we'll head for Porthdinllaen?
0:18:58 > 0:19:00- So we'll head for Porthdinllaen?- - Yes, that's a wise move.
0:19:00 > 0:19:04- Hopefully we won't encounter - any stormy weather...
0:19:04 > 0:19:07- ..between Porthdinllaen and Frisco!
0:19:08 > 0:19:11- Dilwyn is much happier...
0:19:11 > 0:19:15- ..now that John realizes they won't - reach Bardsey safely today.
0:19:15 > 0:19:18- So they head to Porthdinllaen.
0:19:18 > 0:19:22- Shelter at last - from the wind and the choppy waters.
0:19:38 > 0:19:39- It's died down now, hasn't it?
0:19:39 > 0:19:41- It's died down now, hasn't it?- - We're in the shade.
0:19:41 > 0:19:45- I'm pleased about that - and that the Mistress is dry.
0:19:45 > 0:19:50- We're hitting the waves as we're - approaching Porthdinllaen...
0:19:50 > 0:19:52- ..and I'm soaking wet and cold.
0:19:54 > 0:19:57- I'm looking forward - to dinner this evening.
0:19:57 > 0:19:59- I've a treat for you.
0:20:00 > 0:20:05- I was looking forward to a snug bed - tonight but the bloody thing's wet.
0:20:05 > 0:20:09- The front of your bed is wet. - Very wet.
0:20:09 > 0:20:11- My clothes are soaking too.
0:20:11 > 0:20:14- Who said sailing's fun?
0:20:14 > 0:20:16- Who persuaded me to buy a boat?
0:20:16 > 0:20:19- I could kill him.
0:20:28 > 0:20:31- Those clouds look like fingers.
0:20:34 > 0:20:36- That's new over there.
0:20:39 > 0:20:41- Between the two sailing boats.
0:20:46 > 0:20:49- You might have to - push it forward a touch.
0:20:54 > 0:20:56- He's doing very well.
0:21:02 > 0:21:03- We've arrived safely.
0:21:04 > 0:21:05- Can I turn off the engine?
0:21:05 > 0:21:08- Can I turn off the engine?- - OK. He's the captain.
0:21:08 > 0:21:13- He's done very well, fair play, - to bring us here to shelter.
0:21:13 > 0:21:17- I'm glad he decided to come here - instead of me insisting.
0:21:17 > 0:21:20- I would have - had to insist in the end.
0:21:20 > 0:21:23- But he made the decision himself...
0:21:23 > 0:21:25- ..which is a big step forward.
0:21:25 > 0:21:28- We'll see what happens.
0:21:28 > 0:21:33- We're in a great spot, Porthdinllaen - on the Lleyn Peninsula.
0:21:33 > 0:21:36- I've a bed at home three miles away.
0:21:36 > 0:21:39- But I'd better not leave him.
0:21:39 > 0:21:40- Fair play to you.
0:21:44 > 0:21:46- Look what I have for your dinner.
0:21:51 > 0:21:54- New potatoes - from the Tafarn Tywysog Bach garden.
0:21:54 > 0:22:00- I've Welsh beef - and ale casserole too.
0:22:00 > 0:22:04- To cap it all off...
0:22:08 > 0:22:11- ..I've - a Victoria sponge for pudding.
0:22:11 > 0:22:14- You've brought a Victoria sponge.
0:22:14 > 0:22:19- We were going to have it on Bardsey - but we'll have it in Porthdinllaen.
0:22:21 > 0:22:24- So we'll head for Bardsey - tomorrow morning.
0:22:24 > 0:22:26- The Island of the Saints.
0:22:27 > 0:22:32- Another two saints will join them - tomorrow. St John and St Dilwyn!
0:22:32 > 0:22:36- If you say so! - Find out next time on Codi Hwyl.
0:22:38 > 0:22:39- Goodness me!
0:22:40 > 0:22:43- Make a decision. - It's incredibly dangerous.
0:22:44 > 0:22:48- I'm not being melodramatic here. - Dilwyn saved my life.
0:22:53 > 0:22:56- Whose crazy idea was this?
0:23:11 > 0:23:14- S4C Subtitles by Adnod Cyf.
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