Garrett’s Adventure

Hey! I'm Garrett, I'm 21 years old and sailing the world on my 40 foot boat. Follow along for the journey!

Gold Coast, Australia· Aug 2026

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Fixing 87 Osmosis Blisters on my SailboatGarrett repairs 86 osmosis blisters on a 40-foot Hans Christian monohull in a Queensland boatyard.6 Aug 2026 · Gold Coast, Australia

Published6 Aug 2026

Duration20:42

Views37K

LocationGold Coast, Australia

Running my Sailboat VERY agroundA sailboat crew freed their grounded vessel by winching the mast to reduce draft after rescue declined.30 May 2026 · Camden Haven, New South Wales, Australia

Published30 May 2026

Duration31:33

Views142K

LocationCamden Haven, New South Wales, Australia

Sailing to and Exploring Remote Islands on Australia's East Coast NSWA Hans Christian 40 navigates the New South Wales coast while addressing steering and outboard engine maintenance.30 Apr 2026 · Sydney, Australia

Published30 Apr 2026

Duration25:34

Views47K

LocationSydney, Australia

Living on a Sailboat in SydneyGarrett buys a used Hydrovane with backup rudder in Sydney for $1,500 before sailing to Indonesia.11 Apr 2026 · Sydney, Australia

Published11 Apr 2026

Duration14:46

Views55K

LocationSydney, Australia

Sailing to Sydney Harbour + First Solo Sail on my New BoatAutopilot failure and a two-knot opposing current force hand-steering into Sydney Harbour.15 Mar 2026 · Brisbane, Australia

Published15 Mar 2026

Duration25:29

Views77K

LocationBrisbane, Australia

5 days Sailing Offshore to AustraliaA 57-knot hail storm hits the Brisbane River anchorage hours after clearing Australian biosecurity.17 Feb 2026 · en route from Noumea, New Caledonia to Brisbane, Australia

Published17 Feb 2026

Duration19:29

Views80K

Locationen route from Noumea, New Caledonia to Brisbane, Australia

Exploring New Caledonia (Hiking, Fishing, Sailing)A sailor navigates New Caledonia anchorages and refines docking techniques before a passage to Australia.31 Jan 2026 · Bourail, France

Published31 Jan 2026

Duration11:01

Views62K

LocationBourail, France

5 Days at Sea (Lightning Close Call)Lightning strikes less than 100 meters away on a 700-mile Fiji-to-Noumea passage aboard a new 40-footer.9 Jan 2026 · Somewhere between Fiji and Vanuatu, South Pacific Ocean

Published9 Jan 2026

Duration20:04

Views109K

LocationSomewhere between Fiji and Vanuatu, South Pacific Ocean

First Sail on my New 40 foot BoatA heat exchanger drain plug kinked by a previous owner leaks salt water onto the wiring harness in Fiji.25 Dec 2025 · Ba, Fiji

Published25 Dec 2025

Duration22:33

Views241K

LocationBa, Fiji

Unpacking My New Sailboat: Christmas Comes EarlyA 40-ft Hans Christian undergoes a refit in Fiji, including window re-caulking and stuffing box maintenance.13 Dec 2025

Published13 Dec 2025

Duration17:25

Views81K

Buying a 40 Foot Sailboat at 21/yoGarrett bought a Hans Christian Christina 40 in Fiji for $45,000 after osmosis cut $35,000 off the price.4 Dec 2025 · Naitasiri, Fiji

Published4 Dec 2025

Duration19:30

Views299K

LocationNaitasiri, Fiji

My Last Sail on HooliganA solo sailor navigates a 27-foot boat through Fiji reef passes despite engine failure and a torn jib.9 Nov 2025 · Lau, Fiji

Published9 Nov 2025

Duration40:59

Views77K

LocationLau, Fiji

Alone in a Tropical Island ParadiseGarrett prepares for a 180-mile passage from the Lau Islands to Suva to avoid an incoming swell.3 Oct 2025

Published3 Oct 2025

Duration16:22

Views232K

Sailing Solo to Fiji's Best AnchorageGarrett sails solo to the remote island of Fulanga, Fiji, navigating narrow passes and traditional village customs.16 Sept 2025 · Kadavu, Fiji

Published16 Sept 2025

Duration20:45

Views33K

LocationKadavu, Fiji

Sailing to Suva and Diving with SharksGarrett performs engine maintenance and replaces a start battery on Hooligan before diving with Beqa Adventure Divers.3 Sept 2025 · Suva, Fiji

Published3 Sept 2025

Duration22:19

Views40K

LocationSuva, Fiji

Sailing to a Remote Island in FijiGarrett sails the 35-ft Hooligan from Bunda Marina to Kandavu Island, Fiji, while managing fuel and water logistics.6 Aug 2025 · Lautoka, Fiji

Published6 Aug 2025

Duration23:19

Views57K

LocationLautoka, Fiji

How to Sail Solo (Practical)Solo sailors can manage anchoring and sail trim by using a wind vane and maintaining proper scope.3 Jul 2025

Published3 Jul 2025

Duration17:51

Views157K

The End of 2 Years of Solo Sailing (Not Quitting)The owner of the sailboat Hooligan ends two years of solo sailing after experiencing severe burnout.2 Jun 2025 · Ba, Fiji

Published2 Jun 2025

Duration20:00

Views58K

LocationBa, Fiji

Repairs and Sailing in FijiReplacing a failed water pump lip seal restores engine function for a passage through Fiji's Yasawa Islands.11 Apr 2025 · Solevu, Fiji

Published11 Apr 2025

Duration13:34

Views62K

LocationSolevu, Fiji

Sailing and Surfing in FijiGarrett navigates his 27-foot boat through Fiji to reach surf breaks at Cloudbreak and the Yasawa Islands.28 Mar 2025 · Solevu, Fiji

Published28 Mar 2025

Duration12:51

Views50K

LocationSolevu, Fiji

My First Sail in 5 Months (Testing Upgrades)A sailboat refit in Fiji includes a new 330-amp-hour lithium battery bank and a new windlass installation.14 Mar 2025 · Solevu, Fiji

Published14 Mar 2025

Duration23:09

Views70K

LocationSolevu, Fiji

My Boat is FINALLY Ready to Sail AgainGarrett installs a new windlass and 330-amp-hour lithium battery on his sailboat while docked in Fiji.21 Feb 2025 · Solevu, Fiji

Published21 Feb 2025

Duration14:51

Views51K

LocationSolevu, Fiji

New Year, New ProjectsGarrett installs a new windlass and inverter on his boat in Fiji to prepare for departure.20 Jan 2025 · Ba, Fiji

Published20 Jan 2025

Duration19:32

Views42K

LocationBa, Fiji

My Most Annoying Boat Project YetGarrett repairs a leaking stern tube and fabricates a custom aluminum plate for a new windlass installation.25 Dec 2024 · Lautoka, Fiji

Published25 Dec 2024

Duration12:39

Views46K

LocationLautoka, Fiji

Getting my Ship in OrderGarrett replaces a cutlass bearing and aligns a propeller shaft while hauled out in Fiji.1 Dec 2024 · Lautoka, Fiji

Published1 Dec 2024

Duration15:15

Views52K

LocationLautoka, Fiji

Sailing to New Zealand to fix my computerGarrett transits from Fiji to New Zealand aboard an Outremer 45 catamaran to repair a damaged laptop.15 Nov 2024 · South Pacific Ocean

Published15 Nov 2024

Duration13:13

Views58K

LocationSouth Pacific Ocean

Solo Sailing in FijiGarrett performs boat maintenance at Vooda Marina in Fiji, including installing a new windlass and lithium battery.5 Oct 2024 · Denimanu, Fiji

Published5 Oct 2024

Duration14:32

Views70K

LocationDenimanu, Fiji

Island Hopping in FijiGarrett navigates coastal Fiji in the boat Hooligan, using a drone to scout unchartered anchorages and passes.18 Sept 2024 · Savusavu, Fiji

Published18 Sept 2024

Duration13:26

Views51K

LocationSavusavu, Fiji

Finding the Perfect Anchorage in FijiGarrett navigates Fiji aboard *Hooligan* using a manual anchoring technique after his windlass fails to function.3 Sept 2024 · Ba, Fiji

Published3 Sept 2024

Duration22:36

Views88K

LocationBa, Fiji

Problems in ParadiseThe owner repairs a saltwater-damaged engine and upgrades electrical systems on his boat in Savu Savu, Fiji.17 Aug 2024 · Ba, Fiji

Published17 Aug 2024

Duration19:59

Views97K

LocationBa, Fiji

Sailing to Fiji with No EngineA solo sailor completes a passage to Fiji using a tow after engine failure and light winds.16 Jul 2024 · Ba, Fiji

Published16 Jul 2024

Duration16:54

Views62K

LocationBa, Fiji

Diving with Snakes and Sailing to TongaA solo sailor manages recurring fuel contamination and engine performance issues during passages between Niue and Tonga.4 Jun 2024 · Alofi, Niue

Published4 Jun 2024

Duration18:30

Views84K

LocationAlofi, Niue

Sailing to the Cook IslandsA solo sailor navigates a shallow pass in Aitutaki after a rogue wave damages his portable generator.14 May 2024 · Vaipae, Cook Islands

Published14 May 2024

Duration16:09

Views112K

LocationVaipae, Cook Islands

Sailing to Bora BoraGarrett navigates the Maupiti pass at sunrise before preparing for a 450-mile passage to Aitutaki.30 Apr 2024 · Maupiti, France

Published30 Apr 2024

Duration12:22

Views116K

LocationMaupiti, France

Sailing a Tiny Boat in French PolynesiaA solo sailor navigates French Polynesia while managing a broken windlass and planning a passage to Fiji.14 Apr 2024 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Published14 Apr 2024

Duration14:00

Views98K

LocationMoorea-Maiao, France

Alone in a Desert ParadiseGarrett navigates the atoll of Rangiroa in French Polynesia while managing shallow coral heads and limited food.20 Mar 2024 · Rangiroa, France

Published20 Mar 2024

Duration21:24

Views5.4M

LocationRangiroa, France

Exploring a Remote South Pacific AtollGarrett navigates the Tiputa Pass in Rangaroa and installs a new outboard engine on his boat Hooligan.1 Mar 2024 · Rangiroa, France

Published1 Mar 2024

Duration11:11

Views282K

LocationRangiroa, France

The Sailing Adventure ContinuesThe solo sailor refits his North Sea 27 *Hooligan* in Apataki after abandoning a Papeete marina plan.16 Feb 2024 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Published16 Feb 2024

Duration22:50

Views186K

LocationMoorea-Maiao, France

3 Day Solo Sail to a World-Class Dive SiteSolo sailing through the Tuamotu Atolls requires precise timing of slack tide to navigate narrow, current-swept passes.12 Oct 2023 · Fakarava, France

Published12 Oct 2023

Duration13:53

Views106K

LocationFakarava, France

Tour of my 27-foot Floating HomeThe 27-foot North Sea 27 Hooligan uses a wind vane and Yanmar 2YM15 engine for solo passages.28 Sept 2023 · Papeete, France

Published28 Sept 2023

Duration13:15

Views329K

LocationPapeete, France

30 days alone across the ocean p.3A solo sailor navigates a North Sea 27 through a 30-day Pacific passage to reach Tahiti.26 Aug 2023 · Pacific Ocean, south of the equator

Published26 Aug 2023

Duration25:02

Views1.1M

LocationPacific Ocean, south of the equator

Crossing the Pacific alone p.2A solo sailor crosses the equator on a North Sea 27 while navigating doldrums and equipment failures.13 Aug 2023 · The Doldrums, Pacific Ocean

Published13 Aug 2023

Duration25:07

Views1.5M

LocationThe Doldrums, Pacific Ocean

19 year old crossing the Pacific aloneA 19-year-old sailor navigates a North Sea 27 from Hawaii to French Polynesia without satellite communication.2 Aug 2023 · Hawaiʻi County, United States

Published2 Aug 2023

Duration24:26

Views7.9M

LocationHawaiʻi County, United States

Engine Failure in Paradise11 Dec 2022

Published11 Dec 2022

Duration15:19

Views34K

My hardest sail yet18 Sept 2022

Published18 Sept 2022

Duration22:49

Views88K

Sailing alone overnight to Kauai and escaping huge swell7 Sept 2022

Published7 Sept 2022

Duration15:07

Views25K

Sailing Solo Around Hawaii: Maui to Oahu10 Jul 2022

Published10 Jul 2022

Duration5:41

Views11K

Sailing Solo Around Hawaii: Molokai to Maui2 Jul 2022

Published2 Jul 2022

Duration4:32

Views10K

Sailing around Oahu22 Jun 2022

Published22 Jun 2022

Duration9:17

Views22K

My first solo sail30 May 2022

Published30 May 2022

Duration7:05

Views32K

Anchoring at Kualoa30 Apr 2022

Published30 Apr 2022

Duration7:35

Views11K

Sailing from Waikiki to Kaneohe Bay21 Apr 2022

Published21 Apr 2022

Duration7:37

Views27K

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Alofi, Niue1Ba, Fiji6Bourail, France1Brisbane, Australia1Camden Haven, New South Wales, Australia1Denimanu, Fiji1en route from Noumea, New Caledonia to Brisbane, Australia1Fakarava, France1Gold Coast, Australia1Hawaiʻi County, United States1Kadavu, Fiji1Lau, Fiji1Lautoka, Fiji3Maupiti, France1Moorea-Maiao, France2Naitasiri, Fiji1Pacific Ocean, south of the equator1Papeete, France1Rangiroa, France2Savusavu, Fiji1Solevu, Fiji4Somewhere between Fiji and Vanuatu, South Pacific Ocean1South Pacific Ocean1Suva, Fiji1Sydney, Australia2The Doldrums, Pacific Ocean1Vaipae, Cook Islands1