Seeking Shelter Between a Rock & a Hard Place (Sailing the Roaring Forties)
We're the tiny boat amidst the battered west coast of Tasmania. Behind this rock is where we’ve found shelter, it takes the edge off the Southern Ocean swell. But, there’s no doubt, it’s remote and exposed. Boat life in the roaring forties is a new adventure for us, it's icy, yet exciting and we’re about to set off on a mission with a 2-day weather opportunity to get down this wild coast before the next blow rolls through. But it’s not unusual for us to want to stop somewhere a little off the beaten track..
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Chapters:
00:00 What's happening
01:20 Where it starts
04:01 Change of plans
05:45 Powering issues
08:30 Getting underway
11:45 Back into the ocean
14:43 A tricky sail
19:06 Seeking shelter
21:47 Between a rock & a hard place
Slim & Soph - Sailing Nakama
From university studies to the Roaring Forties. Join Slim and Soph as they navigate the remote Tasmanian wilderness aboard their Duncanson 34, Nakama, in 2026.
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We’re the tiny boat amidst the battered west coast of Tasmania. Behind this rock is where we’ve found shelter, it takes the edge off the Southern Ocean swell. But, there’s no doubt, it’s remote and exposed. Boat life in the roaring forties is a new adventure for us, it’s icy, yet exciting and we’re about to set off on a mission with a 2-day weather opportunity to get down this wild coast before the next blow rolls through. But it’s not unusual for us to want to stop somewhere a little off the beaten track..
Enjoying the episodes? Becoming a Patron enables us to ensure the continuity of Slim & Soph – Sailing Nakama. A little goes a long way to keep this production alive. With very little free time between uni and the boat, Patreon enables us to focus on creating and posting videos rather than pouring beers at our local. Thank you for your generosity https://www.patreon.com/sailingnakama
Make a one-off donation as you please if subscriptions aren’t your thing. Let’s keep ticking nautical miles and boat jobs off! https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=C6M8FAYZ5K2ZS
Check out our store here 😊 https://slimandsophsailingnakama.com/
FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM:
https://www.instagram.com/sailingnakama/
AND FACEBOOK:
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Chapters:
00:00 What’s happening
01:20 Where it starts
04:01 Change of plans
05:45 Powering issues
08:30 Getting underway
11:45 Back into the ocean
14:43 A tricky sail
19:06 Seeking shelter
21:47 Between a rock & a hard place
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