After sailing 32,500 nautical miles around the world I want to give a shout out to my two loyal and exceptional crew members. They never talk back to me, require feeding or fall asleep on watch. In a perfect world they would make cups of tea and wash the dishes but I can't complain. The Aries windvane has kept Fathom on course in all sorts of conditions from 5knots of wind to 50knots of wind, flat seas to tumbling waves, upwind and downwind. I couldn't have got this far without it and have spent many hours watching it do its business without complaint using no electricity and only the power of the wind, a truly fantastic piece of engineering. Secondly the Aquair 100 tow gen. The generator is mounted on the pushpit and the forward motion of the boat spins a metal propeller at the end of 20m of rope. In winds over 15kts the drag created is unimportant and in tandem with the solar panel it keeps the batteries full and the fridge going 24/7. Cheers to both! Check out my single-handed sailing circumnavigation 2 part film https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-TVP7dP56ezfWlLJSTVKhL0GkKdKIvLd My Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/thomdarcy My Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/yachtfathom My website: http://www.thomdarcy.com #sailing #sailingaroundtheworld #solosailing #solosailor #singlehandedsailing #circumnavigation #Oceansailing #offshoresailing #bluewatersailing #sailingadventure #vancouver28

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Did you know you could hunt for truffles right here in Dalmatia? All year round! Go behind the scenes in one of the world’s most secretive businesses, full of snobbery, intrigue and astronomical prices! Truffles, considered the ultimate foodie’s treat, are said to possess aphrodisiac qualities and are a delicacy that many pay exorbitant amounts for, just to taste. Many food lovers swear by the intoxicating, flavourful power of the truffle. So, how exited were we to learn that the area surrounding Split has joined the exclusive and rarified world of wild truffle hunting, where these underground mushrooms are highly prized delicacies and adorable dogs track them down in secret locations. This exclusive experience is perfect for any foodie out there. And if you’re not into truffles, come along anyway and enjoy a unique activity while exploring beautiful nature just a short drive away from Split. An excitingly unique adventure that you will remember for the rest of your lives for the gastronomic highlights, natural surroundings and dog hunting antics! ON LOCATION - Truffle Hunting Dalmatia See the full CROMADS video here: https://youtu.be/3pK5y1omKmo For more information on the tour: https://www.trufflehuntingdalmatia.com/

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Nature’s free shower! 🌊😂 Unforgettable moments on the waves. ​#SailingAdventure #OceanVibes #TravelDiaries #BoatLife #NatureShower #FunnyMoments

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🇳🇿 Here’s a little snapshot of the crazy storm we’re all in. It’s blowing 45-55kts gusting 63 and it’s forecast to blow like this for the next 5 hours 😳 🇫🇷 Voici un petit aperçu de la folle tempête dans laquelle nous sommes tous. Il souffle 45-55kts avec des rafales de 63 et il est prévu de souffler comme ça pour les 5 prochaines heures 😳

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