Stranded at Sea: How to Survive When ALL IS LOST | Be The Captain Podcast Ep. 1
The Rose-Noëlle video hit different — 119 days on an upturned trimaran, and a quarter million of you watched it in a week. Tonight we go deeper. I’ve been corresponding with John Glennie himself, and I’m bringing what he sent me: the letter he wrote his FIRST NIGHT ashore, the obituary the NZ Herald ran while he was still missing, and details that never made it into any book.
Then the counterpoint: Steven Callahan’s 76 days alone in a liferaft in the Atlantic — and why these two stories together answer the question every offshore sailor gets wrong: when do you actually step into the raft?
On tonight’s show:
– Behind the scenes of the Rose-Noëlle story — the letters, the research, your questions
– 3 oz of Coke a day: how four men solved water, food, and each other
– Callahan’s 76 days: the raft that became an ecosystem
– Fastnet ’79 and the doctrine: you step UP into the liferaft
– Live Q&A — bring your questions
This is Episode 1 of the Be The Captain Podcast — the show formerly known as the Sailing Truth Show. Same Saturday night, same real talk, new name. 🎙️
📕 GET THE BOOK: Be The Captain. Winner of the 2026 Eric Hoffer Award. 25 years of offshore decisions in one book → https://bethecaptain.com 🔓 FREE first chapter at the link.
#bethecaptain
Support Sailing Zingaro
At WeBoating.com, we profoundly acknowledge the unwavering dedication that Sailing Zingaro invests in crafting each and every video or voyage. Their passion for delivering exceptional ocean content shines through every frame, and it's a labor of love that deserves your attention.
We invite you to watch their captivating videos here 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 the gear, sponsorships, and boat partnerships highlighted in the "Stranded at Sea: How to Survive When ALL IS LOST | Be The Captain Podcast Ep. 1" video description, or directly on YouTube. By engaging with these offerings or purchasing services and items, you directly support Sailing Zingaro, their collaborators, and the brands they're associated with.
To ensure you never miss an offshore update, consider visiting their official YouTube Channel to subscribe, like, and join their community directly.
If you have any feedback, corrections, or additional information about Sailing Zingaro 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!
The Rose-Noëlle video hit different — 119 days on an upturned trimaran, and a quarter million of you watched it in a week. Tonight we go deeper. I've been corresponding with John Glennie himself, and I'm bringing what he sent me: the letter he wrote his FIRST NIGHT ashore, the obituary the NZ Herald ran while he was still missing, and details that never made it into any book.
Then the counterpoint: Steven Callahan's 76 days alone in a liferaft in the Atlantic — and why these two stories together answer the question every offshore sailor gets wrong: when do you actually step into the raft?
On tonight's show:
- Behind the scenes of the Rose-Noëlle story — the letters, the research, your questions
- 3 oz of Coke a day: how four men solved water, food, and each other
- Callahan's 76 days: the raft that became an ecosystem
- Fastnet '79 and the doctrine: you step UP into the liferaft
- Live Q&A — bring your questions
This is Episode 1 of the Be The Captain Podcast — the show formerly known as the Sailing Truth Show. Same Saturday night, same real talk, new name. 🎙️
📕 GET THE BOOK: Be The Captain. Winner of the 2026 Eric Hoffer Award. 25 years of offshore decisions in one book → https://bethecaptain.com 🔓 FREE first chapter at the link.
#bethecaptain
Sailing Zingaro
Join James Evenson of Sailing Zingaro as he documents his 2026 technical refit of his Crowther Spindrift 38 in Colombia and his 'Sailing Truth' mission.
Channel Information:
Social Media Links:
Latest Episodes from Sailing Zingaro
Explore the most recent voyages. Subscribe to the channel to never miss an update!
Full Keels vs. Fin Keels
The Westsail 32’s big full keel comes with trade-offs in upwind performance. Comparing it with a fin-keel boat highlights underwater drag and the ability to sail close to the wind. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book: Be the Captain YT:
The Emergency Card Every Sailboat Should Have
A laminated emergency protocol card gives your crew a script for a VHF Mayday call. If the skipper is unable to call for help, someone else can follow the prompts and relay the boat’s identity, position, and emergency details. Download the PDF: Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book:
Jogging in Heavy Seas Saved Them
Jogging into heavy seas means easing along between waves, adding power to climb them, and backing off on the other side. Matching the sea’s rhythm helps keep excessive speed from driving the boat into the next wave and risking a pitchpole or broach. Full Video: 📗 Get My Book:
Why Harbor Bars Turn Swell Into Breaking Waves
A harbor bar is a ridge of sand across an inlet or harbor entrance. As swells reach that shallow water, they steepen and break, turning a long, gentle wave into a wall of water across the channel. Full Video: 📗 Get My Book:
The Breeches Buoy: A Lifeline from Ship to Shore
The breeches buoy used a line fired from shore to a wrecked ship, a heavier rope, and a ring with pants to bring people back to the beach one at a time. The method depended on a stationary, grounded vessel close enough for the line to reach. Full Video: 📗 Get My Book: