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Phoenix Do Mar Is Born
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Phoenix Do Mar Is Born

They say renaming a boat is bad luck… I did it anyway. Turns out the real danger was hiding inside the rudder. In September 2026 I will begin a 30,000 mile solo nonstop circumnavigation of the planet aboard my 1998 Pacific Seacraft 40, "Phoenix do Mar", meaning Phoenix of the Sea in Portu...
Drive Shaft & Feathering Prop Upgrade
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Drive Shaft & Feathering Prop Upgrade

This week I’m rebuilding my entire drive shaft system: all new feathering prop, cutlass bearing, dripless shaft seal, shaft saver, and coupling. Feels good to finally be putting things back on the boat instead of ripping them off… but there’s a catch. I have absolutely no way of knowing if any of th...
Name reveal
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My Rudder FAILED in the Pacific… So I Tore it Apart
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My Rudder FAILED in the Pacific… So I Tore it Apart

After experiencing total rudder failure in the Pacific, I’m tearing apart the entire steering system on my new boat before attempting a solo nonstop circumnavigation. If this fails again in the Southern Ocean… it's game over. In September 2026 I will begin a 30,000 mile solo nonstop circumnavi...
Installing a Watermaker So I Don’t Die of Thirst Mid-Ocean
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Installing a Watermaker So I Don’t Die of Thirst Mid-Ocean

I installed a Schenker Zen 30 watermaker so I can make my own fresh water during my nonstop circumnavigation. This means drilling holes in my boat and trusting I don't create future leaks. Somewhere between hoses and 5200, I also threw my back out… but we’re one step closer to leaving land behi...
If I listened to people who were certain I would fail, I’d still be living a life I hated
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Fuel Tank Plumbing for My Solo Circumnavigation
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Fuel Tank Plumbing for My Solo Circumnavigation

In this episode I’m getting Phoenix do Mar's fuel system offshore-ready. Installing a second diesel tank and re-plumbing everything ends up turning into one of the most complicated jobs of the entire refit. In September 2026 I will begin a 30,000 mile solo nonstop circumnavigation of the plane...
I am a professional
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Mast Down. Hauled Out. And More Diesel.
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Mast Down. Hauled Out. And More Diesel.

For the first time since I bought the boat, Phoenix do Mar is hauled out. Time to upgrade systems and prepare her for the Southern Ocean. In September 2026 I will begin a 30,000 mile solo nonstop circumnavigation of the planet aboard my 1998 Pacific Seacraft 40, "Phoenix do Mar", meaning ...
Sailing around the world… what do I eat?
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Route Planning My Solo Nonstop Circumnavigation
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Route Planning My Solo Nonstop Circumnavigation

Westerlies, doldrums, Cape Horn, and the most volatile ocean on Earth. This is the route that will either work… or break me. And today I map the journey with a sailor who’s actually done it. 📺 Check out Jerome's YouTube channel here: @SailingIntoOblivion 🎙️ And his excellent podcast here: I...
When do I set sail again?
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February 10, 2026
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Sailing My New Boat to Port Townsend
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Sailing My New Boat to Port Townsend

Huge thanks to Jerome Rand and my brother for joining me on the maiden voyage to Port Townsend. Check out Jerome's channel here if you haven't already - @SailingIntoOblivion We also did an in-person podcast which you can listen to here: As always, thank you for watching. Let the next s...
I’m afraid I spoke it into existence
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I Might Need a New Engine
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I Might Need a New Engine

The white smoke still won’t quit. I’m going deeper now and gambling $1,600 on a set of new fuel injectors. If this doesn’t work, I could be staring down a full engine replacement. ⛵ Join the Crew + Follow Along: 🌐 All My Links 📍 Live Tracker – Where’s Phoenix Now? 👕 Official Merch 📸 Instagra...
Milk jugs
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Four days inside a battery box
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Four days inside a battery box

Every day on this refit is a test of patience, focus, and commitment. This project is not just about building a battery box, it is about building the discipline to take a boat around the world without stopping. ⛵ Join the Crew + Follow Along: 🌐 All My Links 📍 Live Tracker – Where’s Phoenix Now? ...
Cracking on
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By the time she splashes again she will looks like a completely different ship.
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I’m a motor boater now
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My Engine is Still Smoking…
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My Engine is Still Smoking…

Today’s plan: a new fuel pump, a couple of oil changes, and a growing sense of futility as I try to solve this engine smoke issue. All supervised by Phoenix of course 🐱 If you think you know what’s causing the smoke please drop a comment 👇 ⛵ Join the Crew + Follow Along: 🌐 All My Links 📍 Live Tr...
Mast is coming out on Tuesday lol
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I Drilled Straight Through My Boat
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I Drilled Straight Through My Boat

Installing an isolation transformer on the boat sounded simple. It wasn’t. Like every refit project lessons were learned while preparing this boat for a non-stop circumnavigation. ⛵ Join the Crew + Follow Along: 🌐 All My Links 📍 Live Tracker – Where’s Phoenix Now? 👕 Official Merch 📸 Instagra...
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