Adventures of an old Seadog

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SHOULD I SELL MY BOATBarry Perrins performs hull maintenance and anode replacement on his steel sailboat Shadi in a UK marina.9 Oct 2026 · Plymouth, United Kingdom

Published9 Oct 2026

Duration18:29

Views77K

LocationPlymouth, United Kingdom

LIFEBOAT, A RETURNBarry Perrins prepares his boat for a yard lift and joins an RNLI training exercise in Plymouth.25 Sept 2026

Published25 Sept 2026

Duration18:28

Views48K

STILL MAKING VIDEOSBarry Perrins performs spring maintenance on his yacht Shaddy and restarts his outboard engine in Plymouth.4 Sept 2026 · Saltash, United Kingdom

Published4 Sept 2026

Duration18:48

Views60K

LocationSaltash, United Kingdom

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

Views26K

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

Views42K

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

Views45K

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

Views42K

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

Views60K

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

Views93K

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

Views86K

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

Views136K

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

Views83K

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

Views77K

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

Views69K

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

Views78K

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

Views480K

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

Views76K

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

Views81K

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

Views85K

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

Views69K

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

Views201K

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

Views156K

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

Views66K

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

Views59K

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

Views68K

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

Views70K

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

Views67K

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

Views130K

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

Views76K

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

Views71K

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

Views64K

HARD WORK SAILBarry Perrins sails his steel yacht Shadi to Christmas Island, managing rigging failures and strict biosecurity protocols.7 Mar 2025

Published7 Mar 2025

Duration17:34

Views70K

IT'S OFFICIAL. IM SAILING AROUND THE WORLDBarry Perrins navigates *Shadi* from Indonesia toward the Indian Ocean while managing recurring rigging and weather challenges.21 Feb 2025

Published21 Feb 2025

Duration17:57

Views101K

SAILOR, MAN CAVEBarry Perrins services a jamming headsail furler and troubleshoots a faulty masthead tri-light while anchored in Indonesia.24 Jan 2025

Published24 Jan 2025

Duration20:26

Views74K

I'M ON TVBarry Perrins prepares his boat Shadi for an Indian Ocean crossing while hauled out in Lombok, Indonesia.10 Jan 2025

Published10 Jan 2025

Duration18:57

Views62K

TRAILER BOAT LIFT in IndonesiaBarry Perrins hauls his boat Shadi using a trailer-based lift system at a marina in Lombok, Indonesia.28 Dec 2024

Published28 Dec 2024

Duration18:10

Views63K

SAILING ALONE TO INDONESIAA solo sailor struggles with a jammed roller-reefing system and navigation light failures while approaching Lombok, Indonesia.14 Dec 2024

Published14 Dec 2024

Duration17:41

Views90K

FIVE SEADOG MONTHS IN ONE EPISODEBecalmed for 21 days offshore, Barry Perrins limps into Darwin and spends months repairing Shadi.29 Nov 2024

Published29 Nov 2024

Duration27:54

Views104K

STORM WIND DESTROYS SAILA sudden squall in the Timor Sea shreds a spinnaker after a week of calm and battery failure.15 Nov 2024

Published15 Nov 2024

Duration19:58

Views94K

SAILING HOLE IN THE WALL and BOATS ON FIREBarry Perrins navigates the Hole in the Wall passage in Arnhem Land while departing Gove, Australia.3 Nov 2024

Published3 Nov 2024

Duration16:49

Views64K

LAST SAIL in the CORAL SEAA single-handed sailor navigates the Torres Strait and prepares to clear customs in Gove, Australia.5 Oct 2024

Published5 Oct 2024

Duration20:08

Views81K

Millionaire Castaway and a CrocodileA solo sailor navigates the East Coast of Australia to Cape York while dodging crocodiles and mudflats.15 Sept 2024

Published15 Sept 2024

Duration18:00

Views84K

SAILING to COOKTOWNBarry Perrins anchors off Cooktown in very shallow water and walks the site where Cook careened the Endeavour.7 Sept 2024

Published7 Sept 2024

Duration19:09

Views83K

STORM DAMAGE and MARINA BANMarlin Marina in Cairns denies entry to a cruising vessel lacking comprehensive insurance, forcing an unsafe anchorage.24 Jul 2024

Published24 Jul 2024

Duration22:17

Views174K

STORM RUNNING SAILORSA solo sailor and his companion navigate coastal Australia to reach shelter before a forecasted gale arrives.1 Jul 2024

Published1 Jul 2024

Duration19:24

Views107K

SAIL ABOUT WALKABOUITA solo sailor navigates a rolly two-meter swell from Magnetic Island to a calm Palm Island anchorage.14 Jun 2024

Published14 Jun 2024

Duration20:34

Views54K

DRAGGING to the REEFA steel sailboat recovers a dragging anchor in shallow, exposed waters near a reef off Magnetic Island.31 May 2024

Published31 May 2024

Duration16:01

Views68K

From Rocks to Sea`Barry Perrins navigates the Australian coast while managing anchor snubbers and asymmetrical spinnaker rigging during light winds.17 May 2024

Published17 May 2024

Duration19:16

Views78K

UNSAFE PASSAGEA solo sailor navigates the shallow Unsafe Passage in the Whitsundays by timing the tide.25 Apr 2024

Published25 Apr 2024

Duration20:03

Views76K

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Atlantic Ocean1Atlantic Ocean, 300 miles east of Barbados1Bay of Biscay1Bella Vista, Panama1Buckland Abbey, Devon, England1Camariñas, Spain1Cape Town, South Africa2Colón, Panama1Curacao1Curaçao1Falmouth Harbour, Antigua1Fernando de Noronha, Brazil1Fiji1Horta, Faial Island, Azores1Jolly Harbour, Antigua1L'Esterre, Grenada1Las Huacas, Panama1Micoud, Saint Lucia1mid-Atlantic Ocean1Nelson's Dockyard, Antigua1North Atlantic Ocean1North Atlantic Ocean, approaching the Azores1North Atlantic Ocean, west of the English Channel1North Minerva Reef1O Grove, Spain1off the coast of Brazil1off the coast of Cape Town, South Africa1off the coast of St Helena1Pacific Ocean, between Palmerston Atoll and Niue1Plymouth Hoe, Plymouth, England1Plymouth, United Kingdom4Salina, Aeolian Islands, Italy1Saltash, United Kingdom1San Carlos, Panama1South Pacific Ocean1St Helena1St Helena Island1Torquay, United Kingdom1Tukutonga, Tonga1Villaviciosa, Spain1Western Approaches, off the West Country of England1Whangārei District, New Zealand1Whangārei, New Zealand1Zadar County, Croatia2غياضة, Tunisia1