Why Sail Such a Big Boat Solo?

In this episode, I talk through why exactly I am sailing an 85-foot sailboat solo and take a look at a few issues that will need TLC in the boatyard next week. See the latest update from the boatyard:) https://youtu.be/y6i8N-2Z62I?si=KZZNsIRlWCDUugfi Support the Westabout voyage! Patreon & Youtube Membership To support the production of this material please consider heading over to Patreon where for $5 a month you can get access to all the extra content, including the narrated version of this video (concentrating on the seamanship, safety aspects & stories surrounding what is going on in this video), livestream Q&A's, free consultancy PLUS merch, and exclusive sponsor sailing trips with CSM. Find it all at: / themariner ? You can also join this channel on Youtube to get access to the same perks as on Patreon: / @csmthemariner ? ? Audio: Mariner's Library Podcast: Audio Book example. #254? | 'The Southseaman' | Weston Martyr | Part 3 After reading so many sailing books from the past 120 years I am starting to recognize certain authors who I had never heard of before starting the Mariner's Library who were giants within the sailing community a life time ago. One of the most commonly referenced authors from the first half of the 20th century has to be Weston Martyr, and the book everyone compliments is 'The Southseaman'. The Mariner's Library is available anywhere you stream podcasts: https://Themarinerslib...? Get a better deal on your next boat insurance policy. I did - Big Time. Connect with our partner Edward William Insurance to make insurance simple and straightforward, whatever your style of sailing. FOR A 10% DISCOUNT ON YOUR NEXT POLICY Quote the code MARINER10 to receive 10% off at checkout, or better still follow this link: https://www.edwardwill...? If you choose to accept a policy with Edward William, you will be supporting the Mariner with 10% of your policy payment. Please give me feedback on your interaction. To hear my personal research regarding this insurance broker who I also have a policy with, and the Q & A I had with their COO before making the decision to creating to partner with them; check out The Mariner Podcast #118? https://themariner.pod...? #navy? #shipping? #ships? #ocean? #sailing? #yacht? #themariner