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Catamaran sailing in CroatiaA Sun Sail 42 catamaran crew manages anchor drag and stern-to mooring during a week-long Croatian flotilla.21 Aug 2026 · Zadar County, Croatia

Published21 Aug 2026

Duration19:27

Views21K

LocationZadar County, Croatia

SAILING THE ADRIATIC SEAA crew learns to maneuver a Sunsail 42 catamaran using twin engines and stern-to mooring in Croatia.7 Aug 2026 · Zadar County, Croatia

Published7 Aug 2026

Duration24:30

Views38K

LocationZadar County, Croatia

Brutal WinterBarry Perrins relocates his boat to Mayflower Marina after a brutal winter of repairs and security lockdowns.24 Jul 2026 · Torquay, United Kingdom

Published24 Jul 2026

Duration21:08

Views43K

LocationTorquay, United Kingdom

RECONNECTING SAILORBarry Perrins begins a six-month Plymouth refit on Shaddy after completing a circumnavigation.10 Jul 2026 · Plymouth, United Kingdom

Published10 Jul 2026

Duration24:26

Views40K

LocationPlymouth, United Kingdom

WHAT HAPPENED NEXTToothpaste with extra whitening agents effectively removes stubborn rubber tire marks from a boat's fiberglass hull.26 Jun 2026 · Plymouth, United Kingdom

Published26 Jun 2026

Duration23:07

Views58K

LocationPlymouth, United Kingdom

I SAILED SINGLEHANDED AROUND THE WORLDBarry Perrins completes a nine-year solo circumnavigation, mooring White Shadow at Plymouth's Mayflower Steps.12 Jun 2026 · Western Approaches, off the West Country of England

Published12 Jun 2026

Duration34:54

Views89K

LocationWestern Approaches, off the West Country of England

HOMEWARD BOUND ON A STORMY SEAA solo sailor heaves-to in the North Atlantic to ride out a storm before facing extended calms.29 May 2026 · North Atlantic Ocean, west of the English Channel

Published29 May 2026

Duration24:53

Views84K

LocationNorth Atlantic Ocean, west of the English Channel

LAST PASSAGEBarry Perrins leaves Horta on the final leg of a solo circumnavigation, bound for Plymouth.15 May 2026 · Horta, Faial Island, Azores

Published15 May 2026

Duration24:02

Views134K

LocationHorta, Faial Island, Azores

SOLO ATLANTIC SAIL to THE AZORESAfter 55 days from Antigua, near-empty provisions force Barry Perrins to consider calling for help before reaching Horta.1 May 2026 · North Atlantic Ocean, approaching the Azores

Published1 May 2026

Duration21:46

Views81K

LocationNorth Atlantic Ocean, approaching the Azores

BIG SEA ADVENTURETen days becalmed in the North Atlantic, Barry Perrins hand-stitches a torn mainsail 777 miles from the Azores.10 Apr 2026 · mid-Atlantic Ocean

Published10 Apr 2026

Duration23:13

Views64K

Locationmid-Atlantic Ocean

ANGRY SEASolo Atlantic sailor turns downwind in an unforecast storm to protect rig and Hydrovane self-steering.27 Mar 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

Published27 Mar 2026

Duration20:56

Views76K

LocationAtlantic Ocean

BIG BOYS SAILA shearing boom pin mid-Atlantic forces a single-handed seizing-wire field repair on passage from Antigua to the Azores.13 Mar 2026 · Jolly Harbour, Antigua

Published13 Mar 2026

Duration22:18

Views61K

LocationJolly Harbour, Antigua

RUM and PIZZAPerrins explores historical fortifications in Antigua while managing boat maintenance and waiting for Atlantic crossing weather.27 Feb 2026 · Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua

Published27 Feb 2026

Duration25:07

Views68K

LocationNelson's Dockyard, Antigua

SAIL TO ANTIGUAAfter 4,000 miles of near-continuous rolling, Barry Perrins reaches Antigua with the Azores still 2,000 miles ahead.13 Feb 2026 · Falmouth Harbour, Antigua

Published13 Feb 2026

Duration23:26

Views77K

LocationFalmouth Harbour, Antigua

SOLO SAIL AROUND THE WORLDBarry Perrins closes his solo circumnavigation by crossing his Cape Verde–to–Barbados track from eight years prior.30 Jan 2026

Published30 Jan 2026

Duration26:05

Views456K

DOUBLE TROUBLE SALING to the EQUATORAn engine blows oil into the bilge five minutes after departure from Fernando de Noronha.16 Jan 2026 · Fernando de Noronha, Brazil

Published16 Jan 2026

Duration22:13

Views75K

LocationFernando de Noronha, Brazil

2nd SINGLE HANDED SAIL ACROSS THE ATLANTICBarry Perrins completes a solo South Africa–to–Brazil Atlantic crossing, anchoring in a swell-battered Brazilian island bay.2 Jan 2026 · off the coast of Brazil

Published2 Jan 2026

Duration25:34

Views80K

Locationoff the coast of Brazil

SAILING ALONE to BRAZILBarry Perrins sails solo 1,700 miles from Salina Island toward Brazil, managing gear failures and a £1,000 satellite billing error at sea.12 Dec 2025 · Salina, Aeolian Islands, Italy

Published12 Dec 2025

Duration24:04

Views84K

LocationSalina, Aeolian Islands, Italy

ADVENTURE ISLAND HIKEBarry Perrins explores St Helena, researches his family history, and attempts a hike to Heart-Shaped Waterfall.28 Nov 2025 · St Helena

Published28 Nov 2025

Duration20:36

Views40K

LocationSt Helena

SCARY BOAT RIDE at ST HELENA ISLANDSt Helena bans private dinghies; the mandatory shore ferry in rough swell is the only way ashore.14 Nov 2025 · St Helena Island

Published14 Nov 2025

Duration23:13

Views68K

LocationSt Helena Island

SAILED TO THE REMOTEST ISLAND ON EARTHA solo sailor reaches the remote island of St Helena, navigating deep, exposed anchorages and heavy Atlantic swells.31 Oct 2025 · off the coast of St Helena

Published31 Oct 2025

Duration23:40

Views200K

Locationoff the coast of St Helena

SAILING ALONE IN ROUGH SEA UP THE ATLANTICSolo Atlantic passage from Cape Town to Saint Helena ends with a failed fridge compressor and a near ship collision.17 Oct 2025 · off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa

Published17 Oct 2025

Duration22:22

Views149K

Locationoff the coast of Cape Town, South Africa

SEADOG MEETS LADY HERO SAILORBarry Perrins meets 2022 Golden Globe Race winner Kirsten Neuschafer in Cape Town before departing on an Atlantic passage.3 Oct 2025 · Cape Town, South Africa

Published3 Oct 2025

Duration25:10

Views65K

LocationCape Town, South Africa

BOAT FLIES OVER TABLE MOUNTAINA steel boat owner performs hull rust repairs and replaces a water pump during a Cape Town haul-out.19 Sept 2025 · Cape Town, South Africa

Published19 Sept 2025

Duration26:21

Views58K

LocationCape Town, South Africa

THE STORY CONTINUESBarry Perrins prepares his steel sailboat, *Shadmeister*, for an Atlantic crossing after arriving in Cape Town, South Africa.5 Sept 2025

Published5 Sept 2025

Duration17:34

Views67K

SOLO SAIL AROUND THE CAPE OF GOOD HOPEA solo sailor navigates the Cape of Good Hope and manages a near-collision with the MSC Sophia.8 Aug 2025

Published8 Aug 2025

Duration17:10

Views84K

STORM HIDEAWAYBarry Perrins repairs a damaged dodger and waits out 40-knot winds in Port Elizabeth, South Africa.25 Jul 2025

Published25 Jul 2025

Duration19:49

Views69K

SAILING the WILD COAST of AFRICABarry Perrins navigates the Agulhas Current and manages engine and anchoring failures while sailing the South African coast.18 Jul 2025

Published18 Jul 2025

Duration19:56

Views78K

SEADOG in AFRICABarry Perrins repairs a furling unit in Richards Bay before navigating a challenging night passage to Durban.11 Jul 2025

Published11 Jul 2025

Duration20:19

Views66K

I SAILED ALONE ACROSS THE INDIAN OCEANBarry Perrins repairs a broken Hydrovane rudder while solo sailing through the turbulent Agulhas Current toward Africa.4 Jul 2025

Published4 Jul 2025

Duration20:39

Views129K

Friend ShipsBarry Perrins navigates the Mozambique Channel toward Richards Bay while managing heavy shipping traffic and rough weather.27 Jun 2025

Published27 Jun 2025

Duration22:20

Views66K

PIRATE STEALTH MODE ANCHORINGA solo sailor anchors in a restricted zone at La Reunion to avoid dangerous conditions after dark.20 Jun 2025

Published20 Jun 2025

Duration19:32

Views75K

I GET HURTBarry Perrins sustains a severe toe injury from a chain-locker cover while anchoring at Rodriguez Island.13 Jun 2025

Published13 Jun 2025

Duration18:35

Views86K

Bad tempered old sailorBarry Perrins repairs a sheared Hydrovane rudder at sea after heavy weather forces a course diversion.30 May 2025

Published30 May 2025

Duration19:33

Views80K

NO TURNING BACKBarry Perrins departs Cocos Keeling for a 2,500-nautical-mile solo Indian Ocean crossing toward Rodrigues.16 May 2025

Published16 May 2025

Duration18:45

Views69K

GOOD FEELING IN COCOS KEELINGA singlehanded sailor explores the Cocos Keeling Islands and builds a custom head-mounted camera and light rig.2 May 2025

Published2 May 2025

Duration17:22

Views60K

Storm to ParadiseA solo sailor navigates the reef-strewn entrance to Cocos Keeling before exploring historical shipwrecks in Refuge Bay.18 Apr 2025

Published18 Apr 2025

Duration17:55

Views68K

GO WESTBarry Perrins prepares his boat, Shadi, for a passage to the Cocos Keeling Islands despite abdominal pain.4 Apr 2025

Published4 Apr 2025

Duration18:18

Views70K

Halfway GirlsBarry Perrins repairs gear and provisions his boat at Christmas Island before a long-distance Indian Ocean passage.21 Mar 2025

Published21 Mar 2025

Duration17:08

Views63K

HARD WORK SAIL7 Mar 2025

Published7 Mar 2025

Duration17:34

Views70K

IT'S OFFICIAL. IM SAILING AROUND THE WORLD21 Feb 2025

Published21 Feb 2025

Duration17:57

Views101K

SAILOR, MAN CAVE24 Jan 2025

Published24 Jan 2025

Duration20:26

Views74K

I'M ON TV10 Jan 2025

Published10 Jan 2025

Duration18:57

Views62K

TRAILER BOAT LIFT in Indonesia28 Dec 2024

Published28 Dec 2024

Duration18:10

Views63K

SAILING ALONE TO INDONESIA14 Dec 2024

Published14 Dec 2024

Duration17:41

Views90K

FIVE SEADOG MONTHS IN ONE EPISODE29 Nov 2024

Published29 Nov 2024

Duration27:54

Views104K

STORM WIND DESTROYS SAIL15 Nov 2024

Published15 Nov 2024

Duration19:58

Views93K

SAILING HOLE IN THE WALL and BOATS ON FIRE3 Nov 2024

Published3 Nov 2024

Duration16:49

Views64K

LAST SAIL in the CORAL SEA5 Oct 2024

Published5 Oct 2024

Duration20:08

Views81K

Millionaire Castaway and a Crocodile15 Sept 2024

Published15 Sept 2024

Duration18:00

Views84K

SAILING to COOKTOWN7 Sept 2024

Published7 Sept 2024

Duration19:09

Views83K

STORM DAMAGE and MARINA BAN24 Jul 2024

Published24 Jul 2024

Duration22:17

Views173K

STORM RUNNING SAILORS1 Jul 2024

Published1 Jul 2024

Duration19:24

Views107K

SAIL ABOUT WALKABOUIT14 Jun 2024

Published14 Jun 2024

Duration20:34

Views54K

DRAGGING to the REEF31 May 2024

Published31 May 2024

Duration16:01

Views67K

From Rocks to Sea`17 May 2024

Published17 May 2024

Duration19:16

Views77K

UNSAFE PASSAGE25 Apr 2024

Published25 Apr 2024

Duration20:03

Views76K

Sailing to the Percy Isles12 Apr 2024

Published12 Apr 2024

Duration18:44

Views66K

RAGGEDY TAG SAILING29 Mar 2024

Published29 Mar 2024

Duration17:05

Views86K

Sailing to the Keppel Islands15 Mar 2024

Published15 Mar 2024

Duration20:55

Views91K

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