Patrick Laine

Initially sailing single-handed on a Bavaria 40 sailboat in the Atlantic. Based in La Rochelle, France. Sold the Bavaria in early 2021, and bought a Bongo 8.70 meter (28 foot) made in France in 2009 (much smaller and faster than the Bavaria, but also, much less comfortable). After a circuit of the Atlantic during the Spring/Summer of 2022, I sold the Bongo and bought a new RM 890+. Adventures…

Strait of Le Maire, Argentina· Apr 2026

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EP 72 Sailing Cape Horn to Cape Town: A Perilous PassageThe sailing vessel Aqualibra navigated 9,000 miles from Panama to Cape Town, encountering icebergs and gale-force winds.7 Apr 2026 · Strait of Le Maire, Argentina

Published7 Apr 2026

Duration44:21

Views34K

LocationStrait of Le Maire, Argentina

EP 71 Sailing from Panama to Cape Horn nonstopA Bavaria 40 rounds Cape Horn after managing heavy weather, redundant autopilots, and in-mast furling system repairs.29 Mar 2026 · about 1,200 miles off the coast of Chile

Published29 Mar 2026

Duration40:13

Views31K

Locationabout 1,200 miles off the coast of Chile

Ep 70 Sailing to Cape Horn: Leg 1 - The CanalTransiting the Panama Canal requires a mandatory advisor, while hiring line handlers and agents remains optional.23 Mar 2026 · Arraiján, Panama

Published23 Mar 2026

Duration12:10

Views19K

LocationArraiján, Panama

Ep 69 Co-Delivering sailing race boat 500NM to Malta with Sports SuperstarA Beneteau Figaro 3 delivery from Croatia to Malta highlights the performance and handling of foiling racers.18 Oct 2025 · Dubrovnik, Croatia

Published18 Oct 2025

Duration39:27

Views17K

LocationDubrovnik, Croatia

Fastnet 2025 on 82 ft Sailboat (Pt 2)An 82-foot sailboat crew uses flaked lines to prevent jamming during the 2025 Fastnet Race to Cherbourg.9 Aug 2025 · English Channel

Published9 Aug 2025

Duration14:27

Views11K

LocationEnglish Channel

Fastnet Race 2025 On 82 Ft Sailboat Part 1The 82-foot Grand Mistral *Osprey* completes the 700-mile Fastnet Race with a crew of six.1 Aug 2025 · Cowes, United Kingdom

Published1 Aug 2025

Duration29:55

Views30K

LocationCowes, United Kingdom

EP68 Sailing Bay of Biscay Twice: 1 "usual"; 2 in Gale ConditionsRunning downwind with a furled genoa and no mainsail provides stability in 30-knot gale conditions.24 Jun 2024 · Bay of Biscay

Published24 Jun 2024

Duration29:06

Views54K

LocationBay of Biscay

EP 67 Sailing home to France from Rockall, Sula Sgeir and IrelandA solo sailor completes a 2,300-nautical-mile passage from La Rochelle to Ireland and back to France.23 May 2024 · Dún Laoghaire, Ireland

Published23 May 2024

Duration25:30

Views32K

LocationDún Laoghaire, Ireland

Ep 66 Sailing to 2 Rocks and an Emerald Part 2Jenna completes a three-stop Atlantic challenge, finishing at Dún Laoghaire after 250 miles from Rockall to Suliskirr.13 May 2024 · Scotland, United Kingdom

Published13 May 2024

Duration26:09

Views26K

LocationScotland, United Kingdom

Ep 65 Sailing Solo to 2 Rocks and an Emerald; Part 1: RockallA solo sailor navigates the North Atlantic toward Rockall while managing Volvo Penta MDI engine failures.10 May 2024 · La Rochelle, France

Published10 May 2024

Duration32:34

Views42K

LocationLa Rochelle, France

Ep 64 Sailing Solo Iceland to Norway Direct5 Jun 2023

Published5 Jun 2023

Duration19:48

Views51K

Ep 63 Sailing Iceland's North Coast Solo29 May 2023

Published29 May 2023

Duration16:40

Views32K

EP 62 Solo Sailing Iceland's Western Coast17 May 2023

Published17 May 2023

Duration24:52

Views47K

Ep 61 Sailing Solo to Iceland fm Ireland2 May 2023

Published2 May 2023

Duration21:36

Views58K

Ep 60 Sailing 'North' in my new boatThe 29-foot RM890+ *Jenna* features a wood-epoxy hull, twin exposed rudders, and a square-top mainsail.24 Apr 2023

Published24 Apr 2023

Duration17:49

Views77K

Ep 59 Closing the Loop on Atlantic Sailing Circuit16 Jul 2022

Published16 Jul 2022

Duration14:09

Views49K

Ep 58 Sailing Solo Canada to Ireland10 Jul 2022

Published10 Jul 2022

Duration23:40

Views91K

EP 57 Solo Sail Bermuda to St Pierre, France16 Jun 2022

Published16 Jun 2022

Duration20:22

Views69K

EP 56 Sailing Solo From Madeira to Bermuda - Part 25 Jun 2022

Published5 Jun 2022

Duration23:48

Views81K

Ep 56 Sailing Solo from Madeira to Bermuda - Part 15 Jun 2022

Published5 Jun 2022

Duration23:57

Views140K

Ep 55 Sailing Solo 1200 NM to Madeira30 Apr 2022

Published30 Apr 2022

Duration23:40

Views68K

Ep 54 Sailing Solo Refit Summary prior to 2022 adventure10 Apr 2022

Published10 Apr 2022

Duration14:32

Views45K

Ep 53 Sailing Solo : Boring Refit Stuff and NKE autopilot installationInstalling an NKE gyropilot and custom steering bracket on a performance sailboat requires complex sensor calibration.13 Sept 2021

Published13 Sept 2021

Duration18:12

Views58K

EP 52 Sailing Solo: My New SailboatA 2009 Bungo 870 undergoes a refit to transition from a regatta-style setup to a solo blue-water cruiser.15 May 2021

Published15 May 2021

Duration10:27

Views96K

Ep 51 'Bucket List' Solo Sail to Fastnet RockA solo sailor completes a 1,035-mile round trip to Fastnet Rock while testing heavy-weather heaving-to techniques.21 Sept 2020 · Celtic Sea, off the coast of Ireland

Published21 Sept 2020

Duration16:27

Views101K

LocationCeltic Sea, off the coast of Ireland

Ep 50 1700 NM Solo Sail to France fm Azores25 Jul 2020

Published25 Jul 2020

Duration23:15

Views96K

EP 49 Sailing Solo to the Azores from Madeira8 Jul 2020

Published8 Jul 2020

Duration13:37

Views67K

Ep 48 Sailing 1300 NM solo France to Madeira7 Jul 2020

Published7 Jul 2020

Duration18:51

Views84K

Ep 47 Prep and Delayed Transat to NewfoundlandUpgrades for a transatlantic passage include a new Albstrom mainsail, Victron MPPT solar controller, and Iridium Go.15 Mar 2020

Published15 Mar 2020

Duration18:01

Views62K

Ep 46 Sailing Solo from Wales to France1 Jul 2019

Published1 Jul 2019

Duration16:37

Views65K

Ep 45 Sailing solo Isle of Man to Ireland and Wales21 Jun 2019

Published21 Jun 2019

Duration18:27

Views66K

Ep 44B Demo Solo hoist of sails from cockpit for aspiring solo sailors10 Jun 2019

Published10 Jun 2019

Duration5:17

Views32K

Ep 44A Sailing Solo Scotland to Isle of Man10 Jun 2019

Published10 Jun 2019

Duration22:20

Views77K

Ep 43 Sailing Solo Faroe Islands to Scotland2 Jun 2019

Published2 Jun 2019

Duration14:25

Views48K

Ep 42 Solo Sail from Iceland to the Faroe Islands24 May 2019

Published24 May 2019

Duration12:45

Views51K

Ep 41 Sailing Iceland's Northern Coast Solo15 May 2019

Published15 May 2019

Duration15:09

Views52K

Ep 40 Sailling Solo Iceland's Western Fjords30 Apr 2019

Published30 Apr 2019

Duration18:47

Views66K

Ep 39 Sailing Solo Across N Atlantic to Iceland10 Apr 2019

Published10 Apr 2019

Duration14:40

Views99K

EP 38 Sailing Solo to Iceland Irish Port Calls2 Apr 2019

Published2 Apr 2019

Duration18:27

Views55K

Ep 37 Sailing Solo France to Iceland Exit fm France25 Mar 2019

Published25 Mar 2019

Duration13:04

Views34K

Ep 36 Preparing Next Major Passage8 Mar 2019

Published8 Mar 2019

Duration20:30

Views44K

Ep 35 Sailing Solo Across Bay of Biscay Whale EncounterA solo sailor navigates the Bay of Biscay to La Rochelle while managing wind, waves, and whale encounters.17 Sept 2018 · Bay of Biscay

Published17 Sept 2018

Duration16:37

Views73K

LocationBay of Biscay

Ep 34 Sailing Solo Across Biscay Under Spinnaker7 Sept 2018

Published7 Sept 2018

Duration17:00

Views44K

Ep 33 Refining My Solo Docking Technique Spring Line and Pivot Point30 Jun 2018

Published30 Jun 2018

Duration4:38

Views75K

EP 32 Improving my solo docking technique with the 'Docking Stick'28 Jun 2018

Published28 Jun 2018

Duration8:04

Views149K

Ep 31 Solo Sail from Faroes to France Final Legs20 Jun 2018

Published20 Jun 2018

Duration14:41

Views38K

Ep 30 Sailing Solo from Scotland to France14 Jun 2018

Published14 Jun 2018

Duration19:40

Views56K

Ep 29 Sailing Solo through The Scottish Hebrides Part 2 of 25 Jun 2018

Published5 Jun 2018

Duration15:12

Views43K

Ep 28 Sailing Solo From Faroe Islands to Scottish Hebrides4 Jun 2018

Published4 Jun 2018

Duration14:04

Views48K

Ep 27 Sailing from Shetland to Faroe Islands Solo23 May 2018

Published23 May 2018

Duration16:17

Views50K

Ep 26 Sailing Solo France to Shetland Islands6 May 2018

Published6 May 2018

Duration12:50

Views40K

Episode 25 Sailing Solo from France to Shetland Islands6 May 2018

Published6 May 2018

Duration19:31

Views48K

Ep 24 Sailing Solo France to Shetland Islands4 May 2018

Published4 May 2018

Duration9:50

Views35K

Episode 23 Sailing Solo France to Shetland Islands27 Apr 2018

Published27 Apr 2018

Duration19:33

Views63K

Episode 22 Planning and Sailing the English Channel Solo18 Apr 2018

Published18 Apr 2018

Duration15:06

Views69K

Episode 21: 560 NM Sailboat Delivery and Garmin InReach At-Sea Test7 Mar 2018

Published7 Mar 2018

Duration23:27

Views91K

Ep 20 Diesel Fuel 'Polishing' To Prevent Clogged Filters and Lines28 Oct 2017

Published28 Oct 2017

Duration9:23

Views84K

Ep 19 Applying Lesson Learned from Gale: Solo Deployment of Storm Bag Jib22 Oct 2017

Published22 Oct 2017

Duration14:46

Views79K

Ep 18 Solo Sailing: How I Dock My 40' Sailboat 4 Examples and a Blooper21 Sept 2017

Published21 Sept 2017

Duration19:37

Views341K

Ep 17 Sailing Solo from The Azores: My Furler Jams at end of 900 NM passageA solo sailor completes a 900-nautical-mile passage from the Azores to Muros, España, aboard the vessel Isabel.14 Sept 2017 · Muros, Spain

Published14 Sept 2017

Duration9:52

Views49K

LocationMuros, Spain

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