a girl & her cat alone at sea; raw & real Pacific crossing [ep 165]
3 July 2025 · 38 min · 2.7M 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.28:21 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.12:12 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.16:46 Technical issues remain minor, including a detached traveller shackle that required balancing adjustments.29:46 The sailor reports consistent AIS functionality and successful fishing, having caught a mahi-mahi to supplement frozen provisions.22:34 By day 19, the vessel reaches the halfway point of the passage, with the Marquesas becoming the nearest land.36:55 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.29:07
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