We Thought They Were Pirates! The Real Dangers of Sailing Around the World

How dangerous is it really to sail around the world? Are pirates something sailors should actually worry about? While sailing through Indonesia, we stopped at a tiny, remote atoll hundreds of miles from civilization. Just as we were preparing to leave, a wooden boat carrying six men headed straight toward us. With only me and two women aboard, we had no idea what they wanted. What happened next was something I'll never forget! In this episode of The Bobby White Podcast, I share the incredible story of that encounter, complete with original footage, and discuss the real dangers of piracy while cruising. I also share the terrifying story of a father and son who were attacked and robbed aboard their catamaran in Brazil, discuss the tragic murder of an American sailing couple in the Caribbean, and give my thoughts on dangerous cruising destinations and whether carrying a gun aboard is a good idea. Is sailing around the world actually dangerous, or is the fear of pirates mostly overblown? Watch the original Sailing Doodles adventure here: https://youtu.be/Q-boTJkn5h0 Formerly The Sailing Doodles Podcast. #BobbyWhitePodcast #SailingDoodles #Pirates #Sailing