The second Ocean to cross when sailing around the world is the South Atlantic. Gateway to the Southern Ocean and now at sea for more than two months, things ...
Sailing Into Oblivion
Well here is part one of the story of my single-handed, non-stop sail around the world. It's a bit rough and I may rerecord but I think it is a good start. ...
Today we get into the story of Satori, the Westsail 32 that made it through the Perfect Storm. Video for the Coast Guard Rescue footage; ...
On this special episode I wanted to tell the story that has haunted me for years, the Essex. Lost at sea, cannibalism, and a whales revenge! Thanks o all my ...
Every sailing adventure starts with the departure. This video was filmed and edited by members of my family. And so the story begins with thoughts of the ...
A quick story about how I started off my adventures in Solo Sailing. Before the trip around the world I needed to figure out not only this boat but also how ...
Today we talk about what goes into living aboard a boat, buying one and taking it to the Caribbean for a winter season. Then I tell the tragic story of the ...
Today I go through some of the safety gear I have aboard Sparrow on the Podcast. Support the show on Patreon; ...
Today I talk about heavy weather, isolation and seamanship. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
This is part two of my month long training sail out from the Caribbean to the middle of the Atlantic and back in 2017. Support the Channel on Patreon: ...
Sorry for the bad camera work but it was the early days of sailing for me and hey what can I say. I set sail from the BVI on a month long trip in the Atlantic ...
A nice close reach on Mighty Sparrow, somewhere in the South Atlantic on a perfect day.
Another sit down with my brother Sven. The podcast is now available on Spotify. You can also support the podcast on ...
A quick video showing how I hove-to and stop Sparrow in the water. Tropical Storm Wanda was fast approaching and I knew I couldn't get out of the way, so it ...
Nearing the equator and heading south we got into some action. This is a good example of some of the squalls that you have to sail through in the doldrums. ...
This is the first part of the trip that was suppose to go on for nearly a year. But the ocean can sometimes change the best made plans. Support the channel ...
Quick tour of the deck, its simple yet effective. Follow the trip at this link ...
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Getting the food going for the trip, might be less than a week to setting sail
Only a few weeks until we set sail for Cape Horn
The last part of the trip is always the hardest, Georges Bank, fishing boats and fog. But we made it safe and sound after 9 days and some 1,100 miles.
Mid trip highs and lows, well its all highs really except the wind Sailing into Oblivion book; ...
Add a little speed and it's pretty funny Full story: ...