Jeanne Socrates Sailing the World Solo

The life of a solo sailor is full of variety – sailing the oceans, making landfall, exploring new places, and needing to deal with the major challenges and breakages that occur in order to reach a planned journey's end. Rigid thinking has no part in a sailor's life. Sailing the world nonstop and unassisted means with no help, no setting foot on land, and no use of an engine – under sail alone all …

Port Hedland, Australia· Aug 2026

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Approaching Port Hedland around dawn - so calm and peaceful!Jeanne Socrates approaches Port Hedland at 0700 in glassy, windless conditions.5 Aug 2026 · Port Hedland, Australia

Published5 Aug 2026

Duration0:53

Views138

LocationPort Hedland, Australia

Solo to the remote Montebello Islands of W Australia Navigating the shallow, reef-filled channels of the Montebello Islands requires strict adherence to high-tide transit windows.17 Jul 2026 · Western Australia, Australia

Published17 Jul 2026

Duration25:01

Views750

LocationWestern Australia, Australia

Solo passage to the Indian Ocean's 'Galapagos Islands'Solo sailor heaves to overnight to time a daylight approach to the reef-heavy Abrolhos Islands.10 Jun 2026 · Australia

Published10 Jun 2026

Duration2:49

Views181

LocationAustralia

Big storm hits Fremantle - jetty under water - bow line gives wayA 50-knot westerly at Fremantle Sailing Club parts a bow line and floods the jetty at spring high tide.30 May 2026 · Perth, Australia

Published30 May 2026

Duration1:35

Views4K

LocationPerth, Australia

Unfavourable winds delayed my solo passage N from Tasmania toward Melbourne Jeanne Socrates waits at Macquarie Harbour for a southerly wind window before heading north to Melbourne.20 Feb 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Published20 Feb 2026

Duration0:39

Views180

LocationTasmania, Australia

Solo through Hell's Gate in Macquarie Hbr and 18hrs N to anchor in Cuvier Bay, Hunter IslandHell's Gate exit demands hugging the western breakwater — straying off it immediately reaches shallows.6 Feb 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Published6 Feb 2026

Duration3:07

Views355

LocationTasmania, Australia

Another lovely forest walk on Tasmania's W coast - to the Hogarth Falls, StrahanJeanne Socrates walks the Hogarth Falls trail in Strahan while waiting to depart for Melbourne.6 Feb 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Published6 Feb 2026

Duration4:19

Views98

LocationTasmania, Australia

W. coast of Tasmania has some wonderful forest walks - this one along an overgrown railway trackThe 7km hike to East Pillinger follows an overgrown railway track and the Bird River in Tasmania.2 Feb 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Published2 Feb 2026

Duration8:06

Views206

LocationTasmania, Australia

Boat jobs in Paradise - oil change in beautiful SW Tasmania Changing oil on a Yanmar 4JH57 engine requires removing cockpit steps to access the low-mounted dipstick.1 Feb 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Published1 Feb 2026

Duration11:37

Views415

LocationTasmania, Australia

Solo from Port Davey to Macquarie Harbour & the Gordon RiverJeanne Socrates navigates Hell's Gate solo and anchors deep in the Gordon River.28 Jan 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Published28 Jan 2026

Duration10:31

Views594

LocationTasmania, Australia

Jeanne sails solo around the south of Tasmania to the remote wilderness of Port Davey Solo passage around Tasmania's south coast flags a large unsurveyed zone near Port Davey's entrance.26 Jan 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Published26 Jan 2026

Duration23:34

Views3K

LocationTasmania, Australia

A wonderful trip on Nereida - up the peaceful wild Gordon River in Tasmania to the Sir John FallsNereida navigates the Gordon River in Tasmania to reach the Sir John Falls and surrounding temperate rainforest.25 Jan 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Published25 Jan 2026

Duration10:14

Views405

LocationTasmania, Australia

Solo crossing of Bass Strait to Tasmania - 'storm after the calm' expected later!Solo Bass Strait crossing at 25–30 knots with lightning skirting the boat and storm prep underway.19 Dec 2025 · Bass Strait

Published19 Dec 2025

Duration1:10

Views294

LocationBass Strait

Dolphins keep us company passing Bateman Bay Dolphins escort Jeanne Socrates's boat past Bateman Bay on a coastal passage.18 Dec 2025 · Tasman Sea

Published18 Dec 2025

Duration1:28

Views416

LocationTasman Sea

Start of my solo sail from Sydney to HobartJeanne Socrates departs Sydney solo on Nereida, surfing 9 knots toward Hobart on 20–23 knots of wind.17 Dec 2025 · Melbourne, Australia

Published17 Dec 2025

Duration0:36

Views743

LocationMelbourne, Australia

Sydney 2025 fireworks seen from Nereida at anchor in Athol Bay31 Dec 2024

Published31 Dec 2024

Duration9:35

Views688

Sydney fireworks at 9pm 31Dec2024 - NYE from Nereida at anchor31 Dec 2024

Published31 Dec 2024

Duration7:44

Views735

Solo down Australia's East coast with a helpful current20 Dec 2024

Published20 Dec 2024

Duration1:11

Views382

Careful planning gives safe passage S of Fraser Island across Wide Bay Bar16 Dec 2024

Published16 Dec 2024

Duration4:29

Views341

A trepidatious solo passage down the shallows off Fraser Island over near-zero charted depth16 Dec 2024

Published16 Dec 2024

Duration1:59

Views176

Sailing solo down the E Australian coast - part 116 Dec 2024

Published16 Dec 2024

Duration3:25

Views183

Final leg, from Fiji to Australia, of Jeanne's solo sail across the Pacific8 Nov 2024

Published8 Nov 2024

Duration2:37

Views458

Solo sailor Jeanne on passage from Fiji to Australia4 Nov 2024

Published4 Nov 2024

Duration1:52

Views902

A RAT onboard Nereida! Solo sailor Jeanne gains unwanted company!15 Oct 2024

Published15 Oct 2024

Duration2:40

Views441

Traditional Fiji - drumming, singing ... & birdlife18 Aug 2024

Published18 Aug 2024

Duration6:48

Views1K

Hike through the rainforest to Maroroya Falls above Savusavu Bay16 Aug 2024

Published16 Aug 2024

Duration3:54

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Traditional Fijian Meke13 Aug 2024

Published13 Aug 2024

Duration3:12

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Solo sail to Fiji completed - now to explore the lush, mountainous island of Vanua Levu12 Aug 2024

Published12 Aug 2024

Duration7:36

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A beautiful sunset as Jeanne finally sails gently away from Vava'u4 Aug 2024

Published4 Aug 2024

Duration5:18

Views522

In strong wind, even well reefed down, Nereida wants to speed along at 6-7kt....4 Aug 2024

Published4 Aug 2024

Duration2:13

Views678

Jeanne sails solo from Tonga to Fiji in a mix of strong and light conditions3 Aug 2024

Published3 Aug 2024

Duration5:00

Views764

Anchor away as Jeanne starts sailing solo to Vava'u22 Jul 2024

Published22 Jul 2024

Duration0:39

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Single handing in Tonga with a couple of major problems on board & an imminent storm to add spice22 Jul 2024

Published22 Jul 2024

Duration7:39

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The Full Story - unwanted excitement for Jeanne as prop fails on way to Auckland29 Jan 2024

Published29 Jan 2024

Duration4:57

Views914

From solo sailing across the Pacific to milking cows on a NZ farm!7 Dec 2023

Published7 Dec 2023

Duration10:21

Views495

81 year old Jeanne - sails solo and swims with whales in glorious, friendly TongaJeanne Socrates explores Vava'u, Tonga, participating in the Blue Water Festival and local traditional umu cooking demonstrations.17 Nov 2023 · Taoa, Tonga

Published17 Nov 2023

Duration32:36

Views2K

LocationTaoa, Tonga

Cape Horn Hall of Fame acceptance speech 21st September 20234 Oct 2023

Published4 Oct 2023

Duration2:32

Views598

Jeanne’s solo sail from Aitutaki to Tonga ended with several days of rough seas and strong winds2 Oct 2023

Published2 Oct 2023

Duration35:27

Views9K

A mix of pleasure and work in rainy Aitutaki for solo sailor Jeanne, on sailing to the Cook Islands15 Sept 2023

Published15 Sept 2023

Duration10:46

Views621

Crazy entry to Aitutaki in Cook Islands after challenging solo sail from Taha’a11 Sept 2023

Published11 Sept 2023

Duration44:23

Views2K

Sailing solo to Aitutaki - wind builds suddenly from nothing to over 25kt as darkness falls6 Sept 2023

Published6 Sept 2023

Duration3:54

Views366

To Taha'a from Raiatea -great snorkelling, a whale sighting, lost boat hooks and anchoring problem4 Sept 2023

Published4 Sept 2023

Duration27:27

Views600

Wonderful dramatic historic Raiatea in French Polynesia3 Sept 2023

Published3 Sept 2023

Duration16:53

Views247

Solo in French Polynesia - Jeanne sails from Huahine to beautiful Raiatea29 Aug 2023

Published29 Aug 2023

Duration13:30

Views704

Solo overnight sail from dramatic Moorea to the beautiful island of HuahineA solo sailor completes a 97-mile overnight passage from Moorea to Huahine in gusty, rolly conditions.23 Aug 2023 · French Polynesia, France

Published23 Aug 2023

Duration24:19

Views422

LocationFrench Polynesia, France

Solo In French Polynesia from lovely Tahiti to dramatic Moorea18 Aug 2023

Published18 Aug 2023

Duration10:45

Views423

Jeanne in Tahiti -lovely places visited and ´boat jobs in Paradise' - as usual !17 Aug 2023

Published17 Aug 2023

Duration11:40

Views167

Wonderful solo sail from the Tuamotus to Tahiti - come sail with Jeanne in French Polynesia !A solo sailor navigates from the Tuamotus to Marina Taina in Tahiti, completing a two-day passage.8 Aug 2023 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Published8 Aug 2023

Duration33:54

Views582

LocationHitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Solo in French Polynesia - to lovely Toau from Fakarava and two VERY rough passes in the TuamotusNavigating tidal passes in the Tuamotus requires careful timing to avoid dangerous wind-against-tide conditions and breaking waves.4 Aug 2023 · Fakarava, France

Published4 Aug 2023

Duration15:35

Views292

LocationFakarava, France

French Polynesia: Tahanea to Fakarava-but anchor chain needed freeing from three coral heads first31 Jul 2023

Published31 Jul 2023

Duration22:06

Views289

Beautiful unspoiled Tahanea in the Tuamotus - dinghy problems, fish, terns and bommies!27 Jul 2023

Published27 Jul 2023

Duration12:50

Views529

Jeanne sails solo SW to Tahanea, an atoll in the Tuamotus, from Ua Pou in the Marquesas22 Jul 2023

Published22 Jul 2023

Duration41:38

Views557

Amazing views of the spires and coast of Ua Pou as Jeanne sets sail solo for the TuamotusJeanne Socrates departs Ua Pou for the Tuamotus after a coastal transit past volcanic spires and caves.13 Jul 2023 · South Pacific Ocean

Published13 Jul 2023

Duration17:27

Views305

LocationSouth Pacific Ocean

Near disaster averted in Hakahau harbour - cruisers to the rescueFellow cruisers from Unbelievable and O'Nero assist in clearing a fouled anchor chain in Haka Hau Harbour.11 Jul 2023 · Ua Pou, France

Published11 Jul 2023

Duration6:50

Views624

LocationUa Pou, France

Sailing in the Marquesas from Nuku Hiva to Ua Pou9 Jul 2023

Published9 Jul 2023

Duration16:07

Views942

Attempted dinghy repair during rainy season on dramatic Nuku Hiva1 Jul 2023

Published1 Jul 2023

Duration11:32

Views179

Meet a herd of wild goats on Nuku Hiva beside Nereida at anchorWild goats congregate near the shoreline of the Baccaungu anchorage on the island of Nuku Hiva.26 Jun 2023 · Nuku Hiva, France

Published26 Jun 2023

Duration6:34

Views190

LocationNuku Hiva, France

Jeanne sails around to Hakatea Bay on Nuku Hiva , Marquesas23 Jun 2023

Published23 Jun 2023

Duration11:03

Views260

In search of a water container on rainy Taiohae!18 Jun 2023

Published18 Jun 2023

Duration5:03

Views175

Up to Tehaatiki viewpoint overlooking the Taiohae anchorage on Nuku Hiva13 Jun 2023

Published13 Jun 2023

Duration9:15

Views308

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