SAILING SOLO without an autopilot. Three sleep deprived days AT SEA - UNTIE THE LINES IV #39
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Solo sailing without an autopilot is not much fun. Less than half of the 500nm passage from Colombia to Ecuador, my autopilot stopped working and I could not fix it. Whenever there was wind, I could use my windvane to stear the boat, but unfortunately there were many hours with low and turning winds during which I had to hand stear.
I filmed a lot on this passage to give you a good picture of what it is like to be out there by yourself and what the daily routine looks like. Of course, I could have summed up that week at sea in one short video, but I thought this gives you a better feel for the moment.
The many fishing nets along the way made the sail a bit like a slalom parcour and I nearly peed my pants when a whale popped up right next to Karl who was followed by his family and / or friends.
Apart from being a bit tired, I had a great time and was looking forward to cross the equator.
But more about that, next week!
Enjoy & Ahoy,
Nike & Karl
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