Tune into John Kretschmer's Captains Hour to Hear What Gear Works and Doesn't after 220k miles!
I hope to see everyone in the upcoming John Kretschmer's Captain's Hour! Here is the info from his email about the zoom meeting.
"The last Captain’s Hour of 2025 is this Tuesday, December 30 at 1900 EST. It’s going to be an interesting one as we discuss the many refits, modifications and serious gear choices we’ve made in nearly a quarter century of sailing. I will discuss the good decisions, and the not so good decisions I’ve made, and gear that’s worked well, and some that hasn’t. I will also describe the current refit taking place right now as we prepare for another busy season. When we reached Opua New Zealand last October, we completed our 200th training passage. I finally put numbers to paper, doing my best to figure out how many miles Quetzal and I have sailed together and it’s a bit crazy. My best guess is that it’s somewhere between 220,000 - 240,000 nm, a lot of miles and a hell of a test laboratory.
When I think back to our first passage to Bermuda in May 2003 and compare that boat to the one that sailed into Opua, I am reminded of the fable of Theseus' ship, or sometimes called Theseus paradox. Theseus was the mythical kind of Athens who saved the city by slaying the Minotaur and escaped to Delos on a ship. The ship, or at least a version of it, was ceremonially sailed from Athens to Delos once a year but like all boats, needed constant maintenance. After many years, Aristotle was reputed to have asked, “is it still Theseus’ ship if it has all new wood and fittings?” Well, I am here to tell you that Quetzal may have a relaminated hull, a hard dodger, a furling staysail, new engine, and no teak decks but she is the same Quetzal, still soaring across the oceans of the world in style and escorting those of us luckily enough to sail her to a magical place.
With that said, please consider joining Captain's Hour and becoming an annual subscriber. As always, there will be plenty of time for your questions. You are welcome to send them in by email ahead of time. If you are already subscribed to Captain's Hour, you will automatically receive the link to join. If you are new to Captain's Hour, you can join for one session ($25) or an annual subscription ($200), just send an email to [email protected] All sessions are recorded, so if you can't join live or you can't join for the entire session, then you will be able to watch the recording. "
https://johnkretschmersailing.com
If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future episodes.
If you find the videos helpful or entertaining and would like to contribute you can become a Patron at: https://www.patreon.com/sailorjames
Other Ways to Support the Channel:
PayPal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/jamesthesailorman
Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/sailorjames
Cash App: https://cash.app/$triteia
Bitcoin: https://cash.app/$triteia
Fair Winds,
James
Website:
http://svtriteia.com
https://linktr.ee/sailor_james
Instagram:
http://www.instagram.com/james.the.sailor.man
#alberg30 #sailingsoutheastasia #solosailing #circumnavigation
Sailing Triteia
Meet Sailor James Frederick: A solo voyager redefining the Alberg 30 legacy with technical grit, from a rudderless Hawaii crossing to his current 2026 refit in Thailand.
Channel Information:
Social Media Links:
Support Sailing Triteia
At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that Sailing Triteia and other creators invests in crafting each and every video. Their passion for delivering exceptional content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.
We invite you to watch their captivating videos and actively engage with their content, including their social media links above. Liking, commenting, and sharing their work goes a long way in fueling their creative fire.
We're also inviting you to explore any sponsorships and partnerships highlighted in the "Tune into John Kretschmer's Captains Hour to Hear What Gear Works and Doesn't after 220k miles!" video description, or directly on YouTube. By considering their offerings or purchasing services and items, you not only support Sailing Triteia but also the brands and collaborators they're associated with.
If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about Sailing Triteia or their videos, please use the comment form below to share your thoughts with us.
Thank you for being a part of our community and supporting the creators we cherish. Your time and support truly matter!
Sailing Triteia Lastest Videos
NEW GEAR! Triteia Gets New Anchor Chain, New Dinghy, New Whisker Pole and Testing an Old Life Raft!
Episode 481 : Much needed upgrades for Triteia! Hello Friends, On this episode I go over some of the new gear I was able to buy after the unexpected out pouring of success from the GoFund Me campaign that Victoria held. Thanks to everyone who decided t...
NEW RUDDER COMPLETE!!! Installing The Rudder on my 1965 Alberg 30 Sloop
Episode 480 : Building A New Rudder Part 4 Hello Friends, On this episode I finish the massive project of building a new rudder for my 61 year old boat!!!! If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any future epi...
Dry Fitting My New Rudder with the Stainless Parts Made by Rolly Tasker Sails
Episode 479 : New Rudder Build Part 3 Hello Friends, On this episode we head over to Rolly Tasker Sails (https://www.rollytasker.com) to pick up the stainless steel rudder parts they fabricated for Triteia. I am blown away at the craftsmanship of the par...
Starting the Fiberglass Layup on My New Rudder for Triteia
Episode 478 : Building a New Rudder Part 2 Hello Friends, On this episode I start the layup of fiberglass on the newly cutout rudder core and get into the build. If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you don't miss any futu...
Building a New Rudder for My Vintage Sail Boat to Replace My 60 year Old Wooden Rudder
Episode 477 : Building A New Rudder Part 1 Hello Friends, On this episode we start the massage project of building a new rudder for Triteia to replace its original wooden rudder. If you enjoy the channel please "Like" the videos and Subscribe so you do...