a girl & her cat alone at sea; raw & real Pacific crossing [ep 165]
3 July 2025 · 38 min · 2.6M views
What this video covers
A solo sailor and her cat transit the Pacific Ocean aboard a Beneteau Oceanis 510, covering 2,350 miles of a 4,000-mile passage from the Galapagos to the Marquesas over 19 days. The voyage involves managing trade winds that frequently shift in intensity, requiring constant sail adjustments and occasional hand-steering during squalls when the Hydrovane struggles with weather helm. The sailor maintains a routine of meal prepping, editing, and monitoring progress via the Sea People app, while noting that the boat’s enclosure leaks during rain. Technical issues remain minor, including a detached traveler shackle that required balancing adjustments. The sailor reports consistent AIS functionality and successful fishing, having caught a mahi-mahi to supplement frozen provisions. By day 19, the vessel reaches the halfway point of the passage, with the Marquesas becoming the nearest land. The sailor notes that the extended time at sea has provided significant mental health benefits, allowing for improved emotional processing and a calmer nervous system.
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