EP#323 @Sailing_With_Phoenix Going After Adventure
10 March 2025 · 1h 3m · 4K views
What this video covers
A novice sailor prepares a 1991 Com-Pac 33 for a solo circumnavigation, departing May 1st for a passage from the Pacific Northwest to Hawaii.1:40 The vessel, which the owner describes as a large trailer-sailor model with an encapsulated keel, requires ongoing maintenance including deck repairs for a windlass installation and general system upgrades.1:51 The sailor, who has six months of river sailing experience and one offshore trip off the coast of Portugal, plans to follow a route similar to that of solo sailor Sailor James.19:54 To manage the boat's interior climate during the voyage, the sailor utilizes a large dehumidifier rather than the propane heater.14:09 The crew includes a cat named Phoenix, who is accustomed to the boat's layout.0:10 The sailor liquidated a 401k to fund the purchase and outfitting of the vessel, prioritizing departure over achieving a state of total readiness.23:50
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