The Mariner

‘The Mariner’ covers everything the new or developing sailor might need: boat maintenance, sail trim, coastal & offshore navigation, engine repairs, rope work & safety. Chris has sailed over 345,000Nm on all kinds of boats from 25’ - 150’ but his passion is sail training. Uploading twice a week this channel runs along side the popular ‘The Mariner’ podcast also hosted by Chris.

Boston, United States· oct 2026

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Preparing OSPREY for the Atlantic - Come Take a Look!Chris Stanmore-Major prepares *Osprey* in Mattapoisett for a transatlantic crossing, focusing on deck painting and sail maintenance.10 oct 2026

Publicado10 oct 2026

Duración16:07

Vistas8K

Cruising Under Sail | Eric Hiscock | Hull Form StabilityHull form, beam-to-length ratio, and bilge shape determine a yacht's initial stability rather than ballast weight alone.8 oct 2026

Publicado8 oct 2026

Duración52:43

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Cruising Under Sail by Eric Hiscock Part 1Chris Stanmore-Major reads Eric Hiscock's *Cruising Under Sail* aloud while repositioning Osprey to the Canary Islands.7 oct 2026 · Boston, United States

Publicado7 oct 2026

Duración1:01:42

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UbicaciónBoston, United States

Anchoring Solo With No Engine & Updates on the Crewed Atlantic Voyage Oct 2026 PreparationChris prepares his boat for the Global Solo Challenge by repairing a damaged mainsail and installing an engine.30 sept 2026 · Mattapoisett, United States

Publicado30 sept 2026

Duración39:00

Vistas18K

UbicaciónMattapoisett, United States

Sailing to Newport, my Trimaran Project & Notes on Archive Management for L- Matrix AI'sOsprey's 125-ft mast nearly matched Newport's new wind farm's 127-ft air clearance during the Newport Bermuda Race approach.6 jul 2026 · Boston, United States

Publicado6 jul 2026

Duración42:06

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UbicaciónBoston, United States

Taking a Look Around the Waterfront in Lunenburg, Nova ScotiaChris departs Lunenburg without a propeller, sailing 400 miles to Newport after a DHL delivery stalls for 10 days.7 jun 2026 · Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Publicado7 jun 2026

Duración24:44

Vistas20K

UbicaciónLunenburg, Nova Scotia

Solo Docking an 80ft Yacht Without Use Of The Auxillary EngineChris docks a 25-ton, 80-foot yacht solo in Lunenberg Harbour at night with no engine.26 may 2026 · Lunenburg Harbour, Nova Scotia

Publicado26 may 2026

Duración39:37

Vistas30K

UbicaciónLunenburg Harbour, Nova Scotia

Introducing Longitudinal AI SystemsA year-long ChatGPT method built around one continuous thread manages an 80-foot offshore solo project.20 may 2026

Publicado20 may 2026

Duración27:18

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The Flat Earth Debate Debunked in 10 Minutes by a Real Offshore NavigatorA navigator entering Lunenburg in fog after 4,000 miles explains why celestial navigation proves a spherical Earth.10 may 2026 · Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Publicado10 may 2026

Duración9:27

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UbicaciónLunenburg, Nova Scotia

Ghosting Through The FogChris completes a 30-day solo transatlantic and qualifies for the 2027 Global Solo Challenge, entering Lunenburg fog-bound with no engine.6 may 2026 · Lunenburg Harbour, Nova Scotia

Publicado6 may 2026

Duración24:14

Vistas21K

UbicaciónLunenburg Harbour, Nova Scotia

Then I Realised the Propellor Was MissingA MaxProp fails silently overnight 28 miles from Lunenburg, forcing a solo sail-only harbor entry.4 may 2026 · off the coast of Nova Scotia

Publicado4 may 2026

Duración27:22

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Ubicaciónoff the coast of Nova Scotia

Repairing a Hydraulically Locked Engine at Sea — But Does She Run?Clearing a hydraulically locked marine diesel engine by draining the water lock and purging cylinders via cranking.28 abr 2026

Publicado28 abr 2026

Duración39:06

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Engine Suddenly Stopped Working Offshore — Is It Hydraulic Lock?Removing fuel injectors allows trapped water to escape a hydraulically locked diesel engine during offshore repairs.27 abr 2026

Publicado27 abr 2026

Duración37:32

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Well... That's Not A Good Noise !A marine diesel engine failing to turn over with a clacking sound may indicate a hydraulic lock.26 abr 2026

Publicado26 abr 2026

Duración22:26

Vistas30K

Preparing For The Storm : How to Lie A-hullA sailor prepares to lie a-hull after mainsail batten failures and an incoming 40-knot weather system.25 abr 2026 · off the coast of Nova Scotia

Publicado25 abr 2026

Duración35:51

Vistas61K

Ubicaciónoff the coast of Nova Scotia

Let the Storm Rage – Lying A-hull in a Yacht in Heavy WeatherA solo sailor manages 60-knot gusts by lying a-hull in a Kevlar-hulled yacht designed for stability.24 abr 2026

Publicado24 abr 2026

Duración20:01

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Protect Yourself - Learn How to Stop Safely at Sea in Heavy Weather Lying ahull in 50 knots, an 80-foot race boat sheds wave energy without sails or drogues.24 abr 2026 · 500 miles offshore

Publicado24 abr 2026

Duración18:42

Vistas25K

Ubicación500 miles offshore

Riding Out a 50 Knot Storm, 500 Miles From LandBatten damage forces Chris to lie ahull 500 miles off Nova Scotia in a 50-knot storm.23 abr 2026 · 500 miles off the coast of Nova Scotia

Publicado23 abr 2026

Duración9:43

Vistas533K

Ubicación500 miles off the coast of Nova Scotia

I Sailed 5,000 miles Alone Offshore With AI Solo sailor runs 250,000-word single ChatGPT conversations to replace crew-based distributed cognition offshore.22 abr 2026

Publicado22 abr 2026

Duración14:04

Vistas17K

Don't Be a Victim : How to Prepare for a StormChris's "rule of 15" warns GRIBS can be 15 knots, 15 hours, and 150 degrees wrong.21 abr 2026 · Grand Banks of Newfoundland

Publicado21 abr 2026

Duración32:53

Vistas49K

UbicaciónGrand Banks of Newfoundland

Afraid of Gybing? Don't Be.Reefing the mainsail and keeping the jib sheeted helps prevent rounding up during a solo gybe.19 abr 2026

Publicado19 abr 2026

Duración18:20

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Running Out of Water in the Middle of the OceanA blocked Spectra watermaker membrane left Chris surviving on 250 ml per day for two weeks on an Open 60.17 abr 2026 · middle of the Atlantic Ocean

Publicado17 abr 2026

Duración24:49

Vistas12K

Ubicaciónmiddle of the Atlantic Ocean

Reduce Stress At Sea: Always Use a PreventerA batten pops out 85 feet up the rig; Chris recovers it from the deck using a preventer.16 abr 2026

Publicado16 abr 2026

Duración28:03

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Lessons 'Titanic' is Still Teaching After 124 Years.A Raymarine GPS failure at 40 knots at night shows why heaving-to is a critical solo-sailing skill.14 abr 2026 · middle of the Atlantic

Publicado14 abr 2026

Duración49:44

Vistas7K

Ubicaciónmiddle of the Atlantic

Lithium Batteries On Boats Are Not Dangerous - Ignorance Is.A BMS shutdown at 22.75 V on two Li-Time 24-volt batteries reveals what not to do when LiFePO4 goes flat.13 abr 2026 · North Atlantic Ocean

Publicado13 abr 2026

Duración27:34

Vistas16K

UbicaciónNorth Atlantic Ocean

Sailing Questions Answered : Mid-Atlantic Chris explains fore-reaching versus heaving to on a Volvo 60 mid-Atlantic passage in 20 knots.11 abr 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

Publicado11 abr 2026

Duración24:44

Vistas3K

UbicaciónAtlantic Ocean

Defeat Fear at Sea : Learn to Heave ToA solo skipper heaves to for 50 miles of overnight drift to dodge a weather system near Madeira.8 abr 2026

Publicado8 abr 2026

Duración18:21

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Raw Footage from Solo Transatlantic Voyage 300Nm West of the Strait of GibraltarSolo Force 8 night passage west of Gibraltar with a broken GoPro, failed propeller, and no wind instruments.7 abr 2026 · 300Nm West of Gibraltar Straits

Publicado7 abr 2026

Duración10:59

Vistas8K

Ubicación300Nm West of Gibraltar Straits

Working with Predict Wind & GRIB files Offshore PredictWind's PWE and PWG correction layers explained offshore near Portugal, with no boat polars available.6 abr 2026 · off the coast of Portugal

Publicado6 abr 2026

Duración32:04

Vistas5K

Ubicaciónoff the coast of Portugal

A Totally Unhinged Evening SailA gooseneck pin fell out on an Open 60, freeing a 200 kg boom and destroying two Raymarine screens.4 abr 2026 · off Cap Finisterre, Spain

Publicado4 abr 2026

Duración24:53

Vistas9K

Ubicaciónoff Cap Finisterre, Spain

Sailing Into The Atlantic, Solo.Solo Atlantic departure from Cherbourg with a jammed throttle, leaking gearbox cooler, and no wind instruments.2 abr 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

Publicado2 abr 2026

Duración16:43

Vistas7K

UbicaciónAtlantic Ocean

My 2800Nm Solo Transatlantic Voyage Begins!Chris departs Cherbourg solo on his 37th transatlantic, bound for Newport on Osprey.31 mar 2026 · Cherbourg, France

Publicado31 mar 2026

Duración11:40

Vistas4K

UbicaciónCherbourg, France

Final Jobs before Solo Transatlantic Voyage A custom acetal jig helps measure and fit a replacement section of a unique, discontinued mast track.29 mar 2026 · Shoreham-by-Sea, England

Publicado29 mar 2026

Duración9:11

Vistas2K

UbicaciónShoreham-by-Sea, England

Exiting the Inner Harbour Chris coordinates a port-side lock exit in Cherbourg to protect a recent starboard hull repair.27 mar 2026 · Cherbourg, France

Publicado27 mar 2026

Duración18:51

Vistas2K

UbicaciónCherbourg, France

T Zero- Time to Get GoingChris prepares his boat for departure, detailing fuel system upgrades and plans for final rig tuning.26 mar 2026

Publicado26 mar 2026

Duración12:24

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T-1 to Solo Sailing Transatlantic Voyage Resealing stanchion bases prevents water ingress and structural corrosion in Kevlar-hulled boats during offshore passages.25 mar 2026 · France

Publicado25 mar 2026

Duración21:34

Vistas2K

UbicaciónFrance

T-2 Days - Getting into Departure Mode An Open 60 undergoes final mechanical, electrical, and logistical preparations before an Atlantic crossing and race participation.24 mar 2026 · Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia

Publicado24 mar 2026

Duración17:36

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UbicaciónSherbrooke, Nova Scotia

Newport Bermuda Entry 2026 Confirmed.Osprey enters the Newport Bermuda Race, Gibbs Hill division, starting June 16 at $6,800 entry.23 mar 2026

Publicado23 mar 2026

Duración19:48

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T-3 Days (Hopefully) to Solo Transatlantic Voyage A Swan 80 undergoes final systems repairs and logistics planning ahead of a solo transatlantic voyage.22 mar 2026

Publicado22 mar 2026

Duración20:01

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T- 4 days (ish) Before Solo Transatlantic Chris upgrades his sailboat’s fuel manifold and mast track in final preparations for a solo transatlantic crossing.20 mar 2026

Publicado20 mar 2026

Duración22:53

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90 days to the Newport Bernuda Race Osprey needs three crew sponsors to cover the $6,000 Newport Bermuda Race entry and life raft recertification before departure.18 mar 2026

Publicado18 mar 2026

Duración13:11

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Quick Update - 5 days Before Solo Transat Departure on Osprey.Chris prepares the Grand Mistral for a solo transatlantic crossing while finalizing repairs and race registration.17 mar 2026 · Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia

Publicado17 mar 2026

Duración9:12

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UbicaciónSherbrooke, Nova Scotia

Osprey in Cherbourg, Preparing for Solo Transat!Refitting a Volvo 80 requires hydraulic rig tuning, custom mast track fabrication, and resolving engine oil leaks.7 mar 2026 · Cherbourg, France

Publicado7 mar 2026

Duración11:17

Vistas1K

UbicaciónCherbourg, France

On the Dock in Cherbourg A Volvo 60 refit project in Cherbourg focuses on bilge system upgrades and fore triangle rig modifications.9 feb 2026 · Cherbourg, France

Publicado9 feb 2026

Duración17:25

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UbicaciónCherbourg, France

Moving Osprey to Cherbourg Inner BasinSolo docking of an 80-foot boat through Cherbourg's lock at midnight, timed to high tide and calm air.8 feb 2026 · Cherbourg Inner Basin, France

Publicado8 feb 2026

Duración18:28

Vistas2K

UbicaciónCherbourg Inner Basin, France

Ready Sailor One... A five-reef mainsail converts a Farr 85 to Open 60 sail geometry for solo round-the-world preparation.6 feb 2026 · Cherbourg

Publicado6 feb 2026

Duración17:47

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UbicaciónCherbourg

Arriving in BostonA solo sailor performs a mast-up lift of a 5,500-pound yacht at Admiral’s Hill Marina in Boston.31 ene 2026 · Admiral's Hill Marina, Boston, Massachusetts

Publicado31 ene 2026

Duración20:10

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UbicaciónAdmiral's Hill Marina, Boston, Massachusetts

Getting Underway - Portland to BostonSpirit of England sails Portland to Boston jib-only, no autopilot, with the mast coming back out on arrival.7 dic 2025 · Portland

Publicado7 dic 2025

Duración24:52

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UbicaciónPortland

Marine Accident Investigation | 'Mollie'A faulty winch control switch killed skipper Lyle Babington 2.8 miles from the Needles Lighthouse.2 dic 2025 · 2.8 nautical miles south-southwest of the Needles Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England

Publicado2 dic 2025

Duración22:20

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Ubicación2.8 nautical miles south-southwest of the Needles Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England

Afloat Again: First StepsSpirit transits Portland's Casco Bay Bridge with a 65-foot mast and only 68 feet of clearance.28 nov 2025 · Portland, Maine

Publicado28 nov 2025

Duración18:07

Vistas5K

UbicaciónPortland, Maine

Marine Accident Investigation | Roaring Meg of CowesTwo accidental jibes on Roaring Meg of Cowes in Southampton Water injured two crew in 2006.26 nov 2025 · Southampton Water, UK

Publicado26 nov 2025

Duración37:29

Vistas27K

UbicaciónSouthampton Water, UK

F40 Trimaran: Get There, Step Mast & LaunchA professional towboat assists in launching a wide-beam F40 trimaran to avoid difficult low-speed maneuvering challenges.21 nov 2025 · Cherbourg, France

Publicado21 nov 2025

Duración16:14

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UbicaciónCherbourg, France

Fastnet 2025- Done! Next Project: Trimaran 'Spirit' Chris transitions from his 80-foot boat to a 40-foot trimaran project in Portland, Maine.23 sept 2025 · 50 degrees north, UK

Publicado23 sept 2025

Duración5:43

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Ubicación50 degrees north, UK

Osprey Spreads Her WingsChris adapts an Open 60 spinnaker and a five-reef mainsail system to improve handling on an 80-foot boat.29 jul 2025 · England, United Kingdom

Publicado29 jul 2025

Duración6:11

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UbicaciónEngland, United Kingdom

Downhill at Last & A Conservative First NightThe crew maintains a conservative double headsail configuration while navigating traffic separation schemes south of Fastnet Rock.28 jul 2025 · off the coast of Ireland, south of Fastnet Rock

Publicado28 jul 2025

Duración7:13

Vistas2K

Ubicaciónoff the coast of Ireland, south of Fastnet Rock

Fastnet on the BowThe 80-foot Osprey rounds Fastnet Rock after a beat from the Solent during the Fastnet race.28 jul 2025 · Fastnet Rock, Ireland

Publicado28 jul 2025

Duración7:36

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UbicaciónFastnet Rock, Ireland

100Nm to the Fastnet Rock!The crew expects to reach Fastnet Rock by 17:00 before hoisting the spinnaker for the final leg.28 jul 2025 · Celtic Sea, 100 nautical miles from Fastnet Rock

Publicado28 jul 2025

Duración1:12

Vistas2K

UbicaciónCeltic Sea, 100 nautical miles from Fastnet Rock

30 Miles to Go & I'm Running Out of Fuel!A sailor uses a drill pump to transfer emergency diesel reserves after primary fuel systems fail offshore.24 jul 2025 · English Channel

Publicado24 jul 2025

Duración32:29

Vistas4K

UbicaciónEnglish Channel

Transatlantic Voyage Complete.Chris completes a 15-day transatlantic passage from Maine to the UK in preparation for the Fastnet race.20 jul 2025 · English Channel, south of the Lizard, UK

Publicado20 jul 2025

Duración8:24

Vistas2K

UbicaciónEnglish Channel, south of the Lizard, UK

Entering the English Channel - AIS Contact Sighted | Mariner 36020 jul 2025

Publicado20 jul 2025

Duración4:24

Vistas2K

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