Boatyard Day 1 - Addressing the Critical Mistake I Can't Afford to Make Again.

The boat is ashore. Time is short, money is tight, the Fastnet is close and this is where the real work begins. In this episode, I'm walking Osprey's hull for the first time since hauling out. There's one critical priority I'm dealing with immediately-protecting the keel. From painful past experience, I know how expensive it gets if you delay this ( as previous owners have done with boats I've owned) It's one of those boatyard decisions that separates sustainable offshore sailing from financial ruin. Join me as I take stock, share lessons learned, and grind forward toward my solo transatlantic, the Fastnet and my nonstop westward circumnavigatio in 2026. No hype, just honest work. ? What's your most expensive maintenance mistake? Drop it in the comments below and let's share some war stories. --- ? Support the Project - Patreon & Memberships If you're getting value from this content and want to help keep it coming, join the Patreon crew. For $5/month you get access to narrated seamanship videos, live Q&As, free consultations, merch, and even chances to come aboard for sponsor sailing trips. ? Patreon: https://patreon.com/themariner ? YouTube Memberships: Click "Join" on this channel --- ? Listen to The Mariner Podcast Stories, strategies, and survival lessons from life at sea. Available on Apple, Spotify, and all major platforms. Start here: https://themariner.podbean.com ?? The Mariner's Library Podcast is also available for those wishing to pusten to classic sailing books about adventure and seamanship. --- ? Save 10% on Your Boat Insurance (and support this channel) I personally use Edward William Marine Insurance-and I negotiated a deal so you can save too. ? Use code MARINER10 or this link for a 10% discount: https://www.edwardwill...? For the full story behind this partnership, check out episode #118 of The Mariner Podcast. --- #navy #offshore #boatyard #merchantmarine #motivationdaily #grindmode ---