20th Century Ocean Pioneers: The Stories of Sailing’s Greatest Adventurers

Interested in Sailing, start here with two free courses here - https://www.nauticed.org/signup The 20th century marked a golden age of adventure sailing. This documentary explores the lives and voyages of the bold men and women who redefined what was possible at sea. From Joshua Slocum’s pioneering solo circumnavigation aboard Spray, to Bernard Moitessier’s spiritual refusal to finish the Golden Globe, to Kay Cottee’s nonstop solo voyage, these sailors braved vast oceans, polar extremes, and unimaginable hardship. Their stories—of courage, survival, exploration, and discovery—shaped modern cruising and inspired generations of sailors to dream beyond the horizon. Join us as we retrace a century of legendary voyages that still echo across the oceans today. #history #sailing #sailor