26 differences from most other cruisers, part 1of 2.
15 de abril de 2026 · 23 min · 3K visitas
Sailboat gliding under full white sails on deep blue sea
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A solo circumnavigator aboard a 1989 Pacific Seacraft 34, *Sea Change*, details 13 unconventional practices adopted during a 2022–2025 voyage.0:01 To manage solo operations, the sailor eschewed AIS transmission to save power and avoid detection in remote areas, relying instead on VHF radio to coordinate passage with ships.3:14 Seasickness was mitigated by taking 25mg Stuteron tablets and positioning the bunk and stove near the boat’s pivot point.5:23 Sleep management involved playing loud music to mask ambient noise while remaining alert to changing conditions.9:05 Safety protocols were minimal; the sailor rarely used harnesses or life jackets, preferring to secure the mainsail by leaning over the boom.11:04 Water management relied on rainwater collection from the side decks rather than a water maker.15:32 The vessel lacked hull insurance, though liability coverage was secured via Pantanius Australia to access marinas in New Zealand and Australia.17:51 Maintenance included frequent mast climbs using a jumar and Dyneema rigging, while a custom preventer system replaced the boom vang to prevent accidental jibes.21:31
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