Hugh Robertson Sailing

I sailed solo around the world on a part-time basis. In late 2019 I bought Sea Change, a 1989 Pacific Seacraft 34, in Panama on the Caribbean side. The coronavirus pandemic and right shoulder rotator cuff surgery took 2020 and 2021, respectively. In 2022 I sailed from Panama to French Polynesia and on to Fiji where I left her for cyclone season. After left shoulder rotator cuff surgery, in 2023 I …

Queensland, Australia· Dec 2025

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26 differences from most other cruisers, part 2 of 2Dyneema backup shrouds rigged independently at the masthead kept Sea Change's mast standing through a full circumnavigation.23 Apr 2026

Published23 Apr 2026

Duration24:42

Views978

26 differences from most other cruisers, part 1of 2.A solo sailor shares 13 unconventional practices for long-term cruising, including skipping AIS and avoiding insurance.15 Apr 2026

Published15 Apr 2026

Duration23:13

Views3K

30 stories of sailors less fortunate than me during my ocean-sailing years on Sea ChangeThirty real incidents — dismastings, boardings, whale strikes, and deaths — from one circumnavigator's Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Caribbean years.12 Jan 2026

Published12 Jan 2026

Duration29:57

Views3K

30 mistakes I made and things that broke on my solo circumnavigation on Sea Change, Part 3 of 3Recycling bilge oil back into a JB-Weld-patched Yanmar kept Sea Change moving to South Africa.26 Dec 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Published26 Dec 2025

Duration23:49

Views2K

LocationQueensland, Australia

30 mistakes I made and things that broke on my solo circumnavigation on Sea Change, Part 2 of 3Original 34-year-old standing rigging showed broken strands on seven wires before a Pacific crossing.20 Dec 2025 · Haʻapai, Tonga

Published20 Dec 2025

Duration27:19

Views10K

LocationHaʻapai, Tonga

30 mistakes I made and things that broke on my solo circumnavigation on Sea Change, Part 1 of 3A Pacific Seacraft 34 solo circumnavigation logs 12 failures including simultaneous wind vane and autopilot loss north of the Galapagos.17 Dec 2025

Published17 Dec 2025

Duration26:35

Views5K

Ten longest calms during my solo circumnavigationA Pacific Seacraft singlehanded around the world logs ten calms, from Panama doldrums to the Gulf Stream finish.26 Nov 2025

Published26 Nov 2025

Duration26:19

Views257

Eight tough upwind beatsEight upwind beats across a trade-wind circumnavigation, from the Marquesas to the Caribbean.25 Nov 2025 · Fakarava, France

Published25 Nov 2025

Duration25:48

Views990

LocationFakarava, France

Fourteen roughest nights, part 2 of 2An unpredicted 40-knot windstorm near the Bahamas was the worst night of a solo circumnavigation.24 Nov 2025 · South Indian Ocean

Published24 Nov 2025

Duration23:35

Views1K

LocationSouth Indian Ocean

Fourteen roughest nights, part 1 of 2Seven rough nights on a solo Pacific circumnavigation aboard a Pacific Seacraft 34, including two Maramus and a partial knockdown.23 Nov 2025 · South Pacific Ocean

Published23 Nov 2025

Duration25:21

Views648

LocationSouth Pacific Ocean

Famous sailors, popular YouTubers, and interesting boats I metA solo Pacific Seacraft 34 circumnavigator recounts meeting Mike Golding, Jeanne Socrates, and SV Delos across six years and five oceans.22 Nov 2025 · Luganville, Vanuatu

Published22 Nov 2025

Duration39:31

Views224

LocationLuganville, Vanuatu

People who assisted my solo circumnavigation on Sea Change, a 1989 Pacific Seacraft 34A solo sailor credits the cruising community for technical support and rigging repairs on a Pacific Seacraft 34.12 Nov 2025

Published12 Nov 2025

Duration35:36

Views939

Selling Sea Change, my 1989 Pacific Seacraft 34 - S4 E16 End of my ocean sailingThe owner of a Pacific SEACRAFT 34 details the final refit, survey, and sale of his circumnavigation vessel.28 Oct 2025 · Martin County, United States

Published28 Oct 2025

Duration17:03

Views2K

LocationMartin County, United States

My final passage - S4 E15 Anguilla Cay to Stuart, FloridaA Pacific SEACRAFT 34 completes a solo circumnavigation by navigating the Gulf Stream to St. Lucie Inlet.27 Oct 2025 · Gulf Stream, off the coast of Florida

Published27 Oct 2025

Duration17:17

Views1K

LocationGulf Stream, off the coast of Florida

My last long passage below the Bahamas - S4 E14 Turks and Caicos to Cay Sal BankA Pacific Seacraft 34 survives a 50-knot wind event while navigating the Old Bahama Channel toward Cay Sal.23 Oct 2025 · Cay Sal Bank, Bahamas

Published23 Oct 2025

Duration25:59

Views576

LocationCay Sal Bank, Bahamas

My last solo open ocean passage - S4 E13 Culebra to Turks and Caicos IslandsA Pacific Seacraft 34 sustains a mainsail tear and loose propeller flange bolts during a Caribbean passage.22 Oct 2025 · Culebra, United States

Published22 Oct 2025

Duration23:04

Views687

LocationCulebra, United States

End of the Caribbean - S4 E12 Guadeloupe to Montserrat, Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Eustatius and CulebraA Pacific Seacraft 34 navigates Caribbean island passages from Guadeloupe to Culebra using the Roam app for entry.21 Oct 2025 · Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Published21 Oct 2025

Duration19:36

Views1K

LocationBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Sailing solo up the Caribbean - S4 E11 Martinique to Dominica and GuadeloupeHeavy Sargassum weed in the Caribbean forces a transition from wind vane steering to tiller autopilot.20 Oct 2025 · Belles, Dominica

Published20 Oct 2025

Duration20:58

Views2K

LocationBelles, Dominica

Sailing solo up the Caribbean - S4 E10 St Lucia to MartiniqueA solo sailor repairs a jib leech and navigates coastal Martinique aboard a Pacific SEACRAFT 34.9 Oct 2025 · Le Marin, France

Published9 Oct 2025

Duration16:13

Views310

LocationLe Marin, France

Sailing solo up the Caribbean - S4 E9 St Vincent to St LuciaA Pacific SEACRAFT 34 navigates from St. Vincent to St. Lucia, utilizing moorings at the Pitons.8 Oct 2025 · Point Village, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Published8 Oct 2025

Duration18:11

Views453

LocationPoint Village, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Sailing solo up the Caribbean - S4 E8 Grenada to St VincentA solo sailor navigates the Grenadines and St. Vincent, managing upwind passages and shallow anchorage entrances.7 Oct 2025 · Big Sands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Published7 Oct 2025

Duration22:00

Views833

LocationBig Sands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Sailing solo north into the Caribbean - S4 E7 Trinidad to Grenada/CarriacouA solo sailor navigates the Caribbean from Trinidad to Carriacou while documenting post-Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts.5 Oct 2025 · River Road, Grenada

Published5 Oct 2025

Duration26:36

Views606

LocationRiver Road, Grenada

Sailing solo southwest for repairs - S4 E6 Tobago to TrinidadA Pacific Seacraft 34 replaces a failed alternator after a tow through the current-swept Bocas Manas pass.3 Oct 2025 · Castara, Trinidad and Tobago

Published3 Oct 2025

Duration22:30

Views157

LocationCastara, Trinidad and Tobago

Sailing solo to the Caribbean - S4 E5 Isles du Salut to Tobago29 Sept 2025

Published29 Sept 2025

Duration19:47

Views471

Sailing solo up the Atlantic - S4 E4 The Isles du Salut in French GuianaCruisers can anchor at the Iles du Salut in French Guiana to explore historical penal colony ruins.25 Sept 2025 · French Guiana, France

Published25 Sept 2025

Duration19:15

Views148

LocationFrench Guiana, France

Sailing solo across the equator - S4 E3 Fernando de Noronha to Isles du SalutA solo sailor navigates the Guiana Current and heavy sargassum patches during a 1,400-mile passage to French Guiana.20 Sept 2025 · off the coast of Brazil

Published20 Sept 2025

Duration21:36

Views456

Locationoff the coast of Brazil

Sailing solo across the South Atlantic - S4 E2 St. Helena to Fernando de NoronhaA solo sailor rigs a spinnaker pole between two staysails to stabilize a boat in light trade winds.15 Sept 2025 · South Atlantic Ocean

Published15 Sept 2025

Duration20:03

Views2K

LocationSouth Atlantic Ocean

Sailing solo across the South Atlantic - S4 E1 Cape Town to St. HelenaA solo sailor completes a 1,700-mile passage from Cape Town to St. Helena using PredictWind for routing.14 Sept 2025 · South Atlantic Ocean

Published14 Sept 2025

Duration23:29

Views1K

LocationSouth Atlantic Ocean

S3 E44 Port Elizabeth to Cape TownA solo sailor completes a 400-mile passage to Cape Town, requiring an NSRI tow due to transmission failure.21 Feb 2025 · off the coast of South Africa, between Port Elizabeth and Cape Agulhas

Published21 Feb 2025

Duration19:42

Views6K

Locationoff the coast of South Africa, between Port Elizabeth and Cape Agulhas

S3 E43 East London to Port ElizabethA slipping transmission and light winds complicate a 130-mile coastal passage from East London to Port Elizabeth.21 Feb 2025 · Makhanda, South Africa

Published21 Feb 2025

Duration14:59

Views793

LocationMakhanda, South Africa

S3 E42 Durban to East LondonA 260-mile coastal passage from Durban to East London requires careful current management and weather window planning.21 Feb 2025 · Mbhashe Local Municipality, South Africa

Published21 Feb 2025

Duration19:02

Views726

LocationMbhashe Local Municipality, South Africa

S3 E41 Richards Bay to DurbanSeaChange completes a 90-mile coastal passage to Durban, navigating heavy northeast winds and harbor traffic.20 Feb 2025 · eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Published20 Feb 2025

Duration10:30

Views342

LocationeThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

S3 E40 Mauritius to South Africa Part 4A solo sailor navigates a final 120-mile passage to Richards Bay, South Africa, despite a torn mainsail.20 Feb 2025 · Mozambique Channel

Published20 Feb 2025

Duration27:25

Views549

LocationMozambique Channel

S3 E39 Mauritius to South Africa Part 3The sailboat *Sea Change* navigates the Mozambique Channel while managing sail repairs and heavy commercial shipping traffic.20 Feb 2025 · Mozambique Channel

Published20 Feb 2025

Duration23:06

Views409

LocationMozambique Channel

S3 E38 Mauritius to South Africa Part 2A solo sailor prepares for heavy weather in the South Indian Ocean by rigging a Jordan Series Drogue.19 Feb 2025 · Indian Ocean, between Madagascar and South Africa

Published19 Feb 2025

Duration30:07

Views1K

LocationIndian Ocean, between Madagascar and South Africa

S3 E37 Mauritius to South Africa Part 1The 38-ft SeaChange navigates heavy shipping traffic and variable winds during a passage toward South Africa.19 Feb 2025 · Indian Ocean, between Mauritius and Madagascar

Published19 Feb 2025

Duration22:53

Views771

LocationIndian Ocean, between Mauritius and Madagascar

S3 E36 Rodrigues to MauritiusA Pacific Seacraft 34 sailor repairs a severe engine oil leak using JB Weld after reaching Mauritius.18 Feb 2025 · Cargados Carajos Shoals

Published18 Feb 2025

Duration23:06

Views768

LocationCargados Carajos Shoals

S3 E35 Cocos to RodriguesA solo sailor completes a 2,000-mile Indian Ocean passage from Cocos Keeling to Rodrigues using PredictWind routing.18 Feb 2025 · Indian Ocean

Published18 Feb 2025

Duration19:39

Views305

LocationIndian Ocean

S3 E34 Christmas Island to Cocos-KeelingA solo sailor on a Pacific Seacraft 34 navigates to Cocos (Keeling) Islands before an emergency medical flight.17 Feb 2025 · Bantam, Australia

Published17 Feb 2025

Duration12:11

Views364

LocationBantam, Australia

S3 E33 Ashmore Reef to Christmas islandA solo sailor completes a 1,000-mile passage to Christmas Island, navigating deep-water Indonesian fishing moorings and squalls.17 Feb 2025 · Indian Ocean

Published17 Feb 2025

Duration23:41

Views677

LocationIndian Ocean

S3 E32 Darwin to Ashmore ReefA solo sailor navigates the Timor Sea to Ashmore Reef, managing sail changes and strict border regulations.16 Feb 2025 · Timor Sea

Published16 Feb 2025

Duration30:27

Views630

LocationTimor Sea

S3 E31 Thursday Island to DarwinNavionics charts assist in timing tidal flows through the Dundas Strait during a passage to Darwin.16 Feb 2025 · Gulf of Carpentaria

Published16 Feb 2025

Duration17:34

Views421

LocationGulf of Carpentaria

S3 E30 Shelburne Bay to Thursday IslandRunning the engine at 3000 RPM in reverse to set an anchor damages a sailboat's transmission plates.16 Feb 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Published16 Feb 2025

Duration11:52

Views161

LocationQueensland, Australia

S3 E29 Lizard Island to Shelburne BayA solo sailor navigates the Queensland coast, encountering shipping traffic and tight reef passages near Shelburne Bay.15 Feb 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Published15 Feb 2025

Duration15:37

Views303

LocationQueensland, Australia

S3 E28 Cooktown to Lizard IslandA sailboat navigates the Big Empty from Cooktown to Watson Bay on Lizard Island in strong winds.15 Feb 2025 · Lizard Island, Australia

Published15 Feb 2025

Duration10:13

Views157

LocationLizard Island, Australia

S3 E27 Cairns to CooktownA solo sailor navigates the Queensland coast from Cairns to Cooktown using only a furled jib.15 Feb 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Published15 Feb 2025

Duration9:12

Views145

LocationQueensland, Australia

S3 E26 Mourilyan Harbor to CairnsSea Change navigates the Great Barrier Reef from Mourilyan Harbour to Yorkies Knob Yacht Club near Cairns.15 Feb 2025 · Sudbury Cay, Great Barrier Reef

Published15 Feb 2025

Duration14:34

Views243

LocationSudbury Cay, Great Barrier Reef

S3 E25 Magnetic Island to Mourilyan HarborNavigating the Queensland coast from Magnetic Island to Mourilyan Harbour requires managing strong morning southwesterly winds.15 Feb 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Published15 Feb 2025

Duration11:18

Views212

LocationQueensland, Australia

S3 E24 Magnetic Island in QueenslandHorseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island provides a sheltered overnight anchorage for cruisers transiting north from Townsville.12 Feb 2025 · Townsville, Australia

Published12 Feb 2025

Duration6:24

Views58

LocationTownsville, Australia

S3 E23 Townsville in QueenslandThe Breakwater Marina in Townsville provides a berth after an overnight sail from Stanley Reef.12 Feb 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Published12 Feb 2025

Duration4:08

Views61

LocationQueensland, Australia

S3 E22 Stanley Reef in the GBRSeaChange anchors at Stanley Reef using satellite imagery to navigate coral bommies and test anti-roll gear.12 Feb 2025 · Stanley Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Published12 Feb 2025

Duration9:58

Views134

LocationStanley Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

S3 E21 Racing through the WhitsundaysA solo sailor navigates the Whitsunday Passage and anchors at Shark Bay behind the prominent Cape Upstart.12 Feb 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Published12 Feb 2025

Duration8:43

Views78

LocationQueensland, Australia

S3 E20 Bushy Island in QueenslandA solo sailor navigates the coral-fringed Bushy Islet in Queensland, Australia, while waiting for high tide.12 Feb 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Published12 Feb 2025

Duration10:13

Views319

LocationQueensland, Australia

S3 E19 Middle Percy IslandMiddle Percy Island in Queensland offers a sheltered anchorage and a historic communal shelter for visiting cruisers.12 Feb 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Published12 Feb 2025

Duration21:21

Views309

LocationQueensland, Australia

S3 E18 Port Clinton in QueenslandA solo sailor navigates 30-knot winds and extreme tidal ranges while transiting the Queensland coast to Port Clinton.12 Feb 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Published12 Feb 2025

Duration10:57

Views326

LocationQueensland, Australia

S3 E17 Pancake Creek in QueenslandNavigating the complex sandbars and tidal currents of Pancake Creek, Queensland, requires strict adherence to channel markers.12 Feb 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Published12 Feb 2025

Duration13:30

Views295

LocationQueensland, Australia

S3 E16 Bundaberg in QueenslandA solo sailor details the customs and biosecurity clearance process upon arriving in Bundaberg, Queensland, from Vanuatu.9 Feb 2025 · Bundaberg, Australia

Published9 Feb 2025

Duration14:44

Views187

LocationBundaberg, Australia

S3 E15 Chesterfield ReefA 38-ft sailboat navigates the passages and anchorages of Chesterfield Reef before departing for Bundaberg, Australia.8 Feb 2025 · Chesterfield Reef, New Caledonia

Published8 Feb 2025

Duration14:24

Views179

LocationChesterfield Reef, New Caledonia

S3 E14 Ile Huon in New CaledoniaA solo sailor anchors at the remote Ile Huon sandbar in New Caledonia before sailing toward Chesterfield Reef.8 Feb 2025 · Ile Huon, New Caledonia

Published8 Feb 2025

Duration12:21

Views246

LocationIle Huon, New Caledonia

S3 E13 Pentecost and Espiritu-Santo Islands in VanuatuA solo sailor visits Pentecost Island for traditional land diving before clearing customs in Luganville, Espirito Santo.8 Feb 2025 · Malampa, Vanuatu

Published8 Feb 2025

Duration13:17

Views167

LocationMalampa, Vanuatu

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