The Mariner Episode 13: Open 60 Sailing Transat 101

At last I get to sea in Falcon! First I sail across the Channel from Cherbourg, FRA to Falmouth, UK; then after a quick stop I head out into the Western Approaches and begin to share with you the first part of my Open 60 Sailing Transat 101. I discuss how to drop the mainsail solo, have FPV footage of some foredeck work and talk through some initial gremlins I had to subdue in the Auto pilot system. My name is Chris Stanmore-Major better known as CSM. I have over 300,000Nm experience in racing, cruising & expedition boats and have raced twice around the world. I sailed solo around the world in the Velux 5 Oceans Race (in Hellcat's sister ship!) becoming the 182nd person ever to circumnavigate South of the Three Stormy Capes alone. This channel is for sailors of all skill levels & backgrounds. My passion is simply seamanship and helping others realize their dreams on their own boats, whatever size or shape of craft that may be! If you have ever had a dream to cross the Atlantic yourself- consider joining us on one of our super safe 60' offshore RTW boats - we can get across in under 9 days! Follow the link below to find out more about our annual (amateur) Marconi Transat voyage from Newfoundland (Canada) to Falmouth in the UK https://www.spartanoceanracing.com/marconi-transat If you find this video interesting please Like & Subscribe and I will quickly get the message to make some more! To Sail with Spartan check out our website at : https://www.spartanoceanracing.com You can also find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spartanoceanracing/ We are also now doing Youtube and Facebook Live Streaming around midday at the weekends answering your seamanship & sailing questions Live from the boat- RING the BELL to get the notification! #sailtraining #volvo60 #spartanoceanracing #seamanship #sailingaroundtheworld #transatlantic #sailing #yacht #challenge #escape Music: 'Doctor Turtle' Open Source License.