Lessons Learned Sailing Singlehanded Transpac

Tune in to the ninth episode of the Lessons Learned Podcast series by UK Sailmakers, featuring Brendan Huffman as he shares his journey competing in his second Singlehanded Transpacific Race aboard his Santa Cruz 33, SIREN. In this episode, Brendan reflects on the insights gained from his nine races to Hawaii, discussing the lessons learned, and how he enhanced his performance for the second Singlehanded race, ultimately winning his division and securing 5th place overall. Preparation proves to be the cornerstone of a successful Hawaii race, and Brendan delves into his decision-making process regarding vessel choice, sail selection, and boat modifications aimed at improving comfort, safety, and overall results. Instead of opting for a return delivery, Brendan chose to contribute to the youth sailing program at the Kauai Sailing Association by donating SIREN, marking the beginning of new adventures on the horizon. For more details about Brendan's 2023 Singlehanded Transpac, check out the article in the News Section of the UK Sailmakers website: www.uksailmakers.com/2023/08/09/division-winsiren-transpac. Chapters: 0:00 Lessons Learned Intro 0:30 The Singlehanded Transpac Race 1:19 Lessons Learned Between 2021 and 2023 2:31 Choosing the Santa Cruz 33 3:39 Experience Shorthanded Sailing 5:13 Preparations for the Singlehanded Transpac 7:40 Upwind and Reaching Sail Selection 12:32 Spinnaker Selection 14:48 X-Drive Design and Performance 17:14 Donating SIREN 18:29 Results in 2021 and 2023 19:26 What's Next for Brendan? 20:25 Advice for Aspiring Shorthanded Offshore Sailors 21:38 Closing Like and subscribe to the UK Sailmakers YouTube channel to be notified when more great content from our channel is uploaded. The Lessons Learned Podcast is also available for streaming on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. UK Sailmakers is proud to have the Lessons Learned Podcast Series recognised as the #1 Sailing Podcast in the UK by FeedSpot: https://blog.feedspot.com/uk_sailing_podcasts/