Solo round-the-world sailing trip at age 28.
17 December 2024 · 33 min · 32K views · Delta del Ebro
What this video covers
Pablo, a 28-year-old naval engineer, plans to depart Tarragona in October 2024 for a solo circumnavigation lasting approximately 18 months.Watch His route follows the trade winds across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, through the Panama Canal, across the Pacific to French Polynesia, Australia, and Bali, before crossing the Indian Ocean and rounding South Africa to return to Spain.0:36 He chose a solo voyage for personal growth and to test his limits, while timing the trip to avoid hurricane seasons and manage his budget.1:55
To prepare his inherited sailboat, he is performing a comprehensive refit, including replacing all standing rigging, installing a new windlass, and upgrading to 80 meters of chain.18:11 He is adding a watermaker, a wind generator, and solar panels for energy independence.5:38 His safety equipment includes three anchors, a backup steering system, and a portable battery-powered bilge pump.23:51 For communications, he will carry Starlink, Iridium, and VHF radio.22:24 He intends to document the journey daily via social media to share the reality of life at sea.13:10
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