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· juil. 2026

192 vidéos· 92 profondément analysé

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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 juil. 2026 · Boston, United States

Publié6 juil. 2026

Durée42:06

Vues9K

LieuBoston, 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 juin 2026 · Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Publié7 juin 2026

Durée24:44

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LieuLunenburg, 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 mai 2026 · Lunenburg Harbour, Nova Scotia

Publié26 mai 2026

Durée39:37

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LieuLunenburg Harbour, Nova Scotia

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

Publié20 mai 2026

Durée27:18

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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 mai 2026 · Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Publié10 mai 2026

Durée9:27

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LieuLunenburg, 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 mai 2026 · Lunenburg Harbour, Nova Scotia

Publié6 mai 2026

Durée24:14

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LieuLunenburg 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 mai 2026 · off the coast of Nova Scotia

Publié4 mai 2026

Durée27:22

Vues37K

Lieuoff 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 avr. 2026

Publié28 avr. 2026

Durée39:06

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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 avr. 2026

Publié27 avr. 2026

Durée37:32

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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 avr. 2026

Publié26 avr. 2026

Durée22:26

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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 avr. 2026 · off the coast of Nova Scotia

Publié25 avr. 2026

Durée35:51

Vues54K

Lieuoff 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 avr. 2026

Publié24 avr. 2026

Durée20:01

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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 avr. 2026 · 500 miles offshore

Publié24 avr. 2026

Durée18:42

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Lieu500 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 avr. 2026 · 500 miles off the coast of Nova Scotia

Publié23 avr. 2026

Durée9:43

Vues512K

Lieu500 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 avr. 2026

Publié22 avr. 2026

Durée14:04

Vues15K

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 avr. 2026 · Grand Banks of Newfoundland

Publié21 avr. 2026

Durée32:53

Vues44K

LieuGrand 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 avr. 2026

Publié19 avr. 2026

Durée18:20

Vues28K

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 avr. 2026 · middle of the Atlantic Ocean

Publié17 avr. 2026

Durée24:49

Vues11K

Lieumiddle 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 avr. 2026

Publié16 avr. 2026

Durée28:03

Vues26K

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 avr. 2026 · middle of the Atlantic

Publié14 avr. 2026

Durée49:44

Vues6K

Lieumiddle 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 avr. 2026 · North Atlantic Ocean

Publié13 avr. 2026

Durée27:34

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LieuNorth 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 avr. 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié11 avr. 2026

Durée24:44

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LieuAtlantic 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 avr. 2026

Publié8 avr. 2026

Durée18:21

Vues174K

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 avr. 2026 · 300Nm West of Gibraltar Straits

Publié7 avr. 2026

Durée10:59

Vues8K

Lieu300Nm 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 avr. 2026 · off the coast of Portugal

Publié6 avr. 2026

Durée32:04

Vues4K

Lieuoff 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 avr. 2026 · off Cap Finisterre, Spain

Publié4 avr. 2026

Durée24:53

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Lieuoff 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 avr. 2026 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié2 avr. 2026

Durée16:43

Vues6K

LieuAtlantic Ocean

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

Publié31 mars 2026

Durée11:40

Vues4K

LieuCherbourg, 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 mars 2026 · Shoreham-by-Sea, England

Publié29 mars 2026

Durée9:11

Vues2K

LieuShoreham-by-Sea, England

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

Publié27 mars 2026

Durée18:51

Vues2K

LieuCherbourg, France

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

Publié26 mars 2026

Durée12:24

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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 mars 2026 · France

Publié25 mars 2026

Durée21:34

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LieuFrance

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 mars 2026 · Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia

Publié24 mars 2026

Durée17:36

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LieuSherbrooke, Nova Scotia

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

Publié23 mars 2026

Durée19:48

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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 mars 2026

Publié22 mars 2026

Durée20:01

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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 mars 2026

Publié20 mars 2026

Durée22:53

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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 mars 2026

Publié18 mars 2026

Durée13:11

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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 mars 2026 · Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia

Publié17 mars 2026

Durée9:12

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LieuSherbrooke, 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 mars 2026 · Cherbourg, France

Publié7 mars 2026

Durée11:17

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LieuCherbourg, France

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

Publié9 févr. 2026

Durée17:25

Vues2K

LieuCherbourg, 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 févr. 2026 · Cherbourg Inner Basin, France

Publié8 févr. 2026

Durée18:28

Vues2K

LieuCherbourg 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 févr. 2026 · Cherbourg

Publié6 févr. 2026

Durée17:47

Vues3K

LieuCherbourg

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

Publié31 janv. 2026

Durée20:10

Vues6K

LieuAdmiral'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 déc. 2025 · Portland

Publié7 déc. 2025

Durée24:52

Vues7K

LieuPortland

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

Publié2 déc. 2025

Durée22:20

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Lieu2.8 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

Publié28 nov. 2025

Durée18:07

Vues5K

LieuPortland, 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

Publié26 nov. 2025

Durée37:29

Vues26K

LieuSouthampton 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

Publié21 nov. 2025

Durée16:14

Vues4K

LieuCherbourg, 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

Publié23 sept. 2025

Durée5:43

Vues2K

Lieu50 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 juil. 2025 · England, United Kingdom

Publié29 juil. 2025

Durée6:11

Vues2K

LieuEngland, 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 juil. 2025 · off the coast of Ireland, south of Fastnet Rock

Publié28 juil. 2025

Durée7:13

Vues2K

Lieuoff 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 juil. 2025 · Fastnet Rock, Ireland

Publié28 juil. 2025

Durée7:36

Vues3K

LieuFastnet 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 juil. 2025 · Celtic Sea, 100 nautical miles from Fastnet Rock

Publié28 juil. 2025

Durée1:12

Vues1K

LieuCeltic 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 juil. 2025 · English Channel

Publié24 juil. 2025

Durée32:29

Vues3K

LieuEnglish Channel

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

Publié20 juil. 2025

Durée8:24

Vues2K

LieuEnglish Channel, south of the Lizard, UK

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

Publié20 juil. 2025

Durée4:24

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Calm Seas Before the Final PushA solo sailor manages battery charging and sail damage while navigating the final 440 miles toward Cherbourg.19 juil. 2025 · approaching the English Channel

Publié19 juil. 2025

Durée20:40

Vues2K

Lieuapproaching the English Channel

9 Years of Sail Training On Youtube. Now I'm Asking For a Little HelpChris troubleshoots a Raymarine autopilot sensor failure and manages a degrading mainsail on an Open 60.17 juil. 2025

Publié17 juil. 2025

Durée22:46

Vues3K

After the Sh*t Show | The Hard Yards of Solo SailingA 25-ton vessel sustains mainsail damage and autopilot failures while encountering 45-knot winds in the Atlantic.15 juil. 2025 · Atlantic Ocean

Publié15 juil. 2025

Durée6:52

Vues3K

LieuAtlantic Ocean

Mid-Atlantic Skipper's Briefing15 juil. 2025

Publié15 juil. 2025

Durée21:46

Vues1K

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