Jeanne Socrates Sailing the World Solo

The life of a solo sailor is full of variety – sailing the oceans, making landfall, exploring new places, and needing to deal with the major challenges and breakages that occur in order to reach a planned journey's end. Rigid thinking has no part in a sailor's life. Sailing the world nonstop and unassisted means with no help, no setting foot on land, and no use of an engine – under sail alone all …

Western Australia, Australia· sept. 2026

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Solo sailor Jeanne enjoys a Kimberley rock climb & hikeJeanne Socrates uses a fixed rope to navigate steep rock faces while hiking in the Kimberley region.11 sept. 2026 · Western Australia, Australia

Publié11 sept. 2026

Durée4:10

Vues253

LieuWestern Australia, Australia

Approaching Port Hedland around dawn - so calm and peaceful!Jeanne Socrates approaches Port Hedland at 0700 in glassy, windless conditions.5 août 2026 · Port Hedland, Australia

Publié5 août 2026

Durée0:53

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LieuPort Hedland, Australia

Solo to the remote Montebello Islands of W Australia Navigating the shallow, reef-filled channels of the Montebello Islands requires strict adherence to high-tide transit windows.17 juil. 2026 · Western Australia, Australia

Publié17 juil. 2026

Durée25:01

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LieuWestern Australia, Australia

Solo passage to the Indian Ocean's 'Galapagos Islands'Solo sailor heaves to overnight to time a daylight approach to the reef-heavy Abrolhos Islands.10 juin 2026 · Australia

Publié10 juin 2026

Durée2:49

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LieuAustralia

Big storm hits Fremantle - jetty under water - bow line gives wayA 50-knot westerly at Fremantle Sailing Club parts a bow line and floods the jetty at spring high tide.30 mai 2026 · Perth, Australia

Publié30 mai 2026

Durée1:35

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LieuPerth, Australia

Unfavourable winds delayed my solo passage N from Tasmania toward Melbourne Jeanne Socrates waits at Macquarie Harbour for a southerly wind window before heading north to Melbourne.20 févr. 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Publié20 févr. 2026

Durée0:39

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LieuTasmania, Australia

Solo through Hell's Gate in Macquarie Hbr and 18hrs N to anchor in Cuvier Bay, Hunter IslandHell's Gate exit demands hugging the western breakwater — straying off it immediately reaches shallows.6 févr. 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Publié6 févr. 2026

Durée3:07

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LieuTasmania, Australia

Another lovely forest walk on Tasmania's W coast - to the Hogarth Falls, StrahanJeanne Socrates walks the Hogarth Falls trail in Strahan while waiting to depart for Melbourne.6 févr. 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Publié6 févr. 2026

Durée4:19

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LieuTasmania, Australia

W. coast of Tasmania has some wonderful forest walks - this one along an overgrown railway trackThe 7km hike to East Pillinger follows an overgrown railway track and the Bird River in Tasmania.2 févr. 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Publié2 févr. 2026

Durée8:06

Vues217

LieuTasmania, Australia

Boat jobs in Paradise - oil change in beautiful SW Tasmania Changing oil on a Yanmar 4JH57 engine requires removing cockpit steps to access the low-mounted dipstick.1 févr. 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Publié1 févr. 2026

Durée11:37

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LieuTasmania, Australia

Solo from Port Davey to Macquarie Harbour & the Gordon RiverJeanne Socrates navigates Hell's Gate solo and anchors deep in the Gordon River.28 janv. 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Publié28 janv. 2026

Durée10:31

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Jeanne sails solo around the south of Tasmania to the remote wilderness of Port Davey Solo passage around Tasmania's south coast flags a large unsurveyed zone near Port Davey's entrance.26 janv. 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Publié26 janv. 2026

Durée23:34

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A wonderful trip on Nereida - up the peaceful wild Gordon River in Tasmania to the Sir John FallsNereida navigates the Gordon River in Tasmania to reach the Sir John Falls and surrounding temperate rainforest.25 janv. 2026 · Tasmania, Australia

Publié25 janv. 2026

Durée10:14

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LieuTasmania, Australia

Solo crossing of Bass Strait to Tasmania - 'storm after the calm' expected later!Solo Bass Strait crossing at 25–30 knots with lightning skirting the boat and storm prep underway.19 déc. 2025 · Bass Strait

Publié19 déc. 2025

Durée1:10

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Dolphins keep us company passing Bateman Bay Dolphins escort Jeanne Socrates's boat past Bateman Bay on a coastal passage.18 déc. 2025 · Tasman Sea

Publié18 déc. 2025

Durée1:28

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LieuTasman Sea

Start of my solo sail from Sydney to HobartJeanne Socrates departs Sydney solo on Nereida, surfing 9 knots toward Hobart on 20–23 knots of wind.17 déc. 2025 · Melbourne, Australia

Publié17 déc. 2025

Durée0:36

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LieuMelbourne, Australia

Sydney 2025 fireworks seen from Nereida at anchor in Athol BayNereida anchors in Athol Bay to observe the 2025 Sydney New Year’s Eve fireworks display.31 déc. 2024 · Sydney, Australia

Publié31 déc. 2024

Durée9:35

Vues712

LieuSydney, Australia

Sydney fireworks at 9pm 31Dec2024 - NYE from Nereida at anchorNereida anchors near the Sydney Harbour Bridge for the 2024 New Year's Eve fireworks display.31 déc. 2024 · Sydney, Australia

Publié31 déc. 2024

Durée7:44

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LieuSydney, Australia

Solo down Australia's East coast with a helpful currentJeanne Socrates motors past Crofts Harbour toward Port Stephens, waiting for a forecast north wind.20 déc. 2024 · New South Wales, Australia

Publié20 déc. 2024

Durée1:11

Vues382

LieuNew South Wales, Australia

Careful planning gives safe passage S of Fraser Island across Wide Bay BarA solo sailor crosses the Wide Bay Bar at high water slack after testing a Vulcan anchor.16 déc. 2024 · Queensland, Australia

Publié16 déc. 2024

Durée4:29

Vues344

LieuQueensland, Australia

A trepidatious solo passage down the shallows off Fraser Island over near-zero charted depthJeanne Socrates times a 5-knot departure from Kingfisher Bay to cross Sheridan Flats' 0.2-metre charted depth at high water.16 déc. 2024 · Queensland, Australia

Publié16 déc. 2024

Durée1:59

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LieuQueensland, Australia

Sailing solo down the E Australian coast - part 1Solo passage south from Fraser Island requires timed high-water crossings at Wide Bay Bar and Mululaba.16 déc. 2024 · Western Australia, Australia

Publié16 déc. 2024

Durée3:25

Vues183

LieuWestern Australia, Australia

Final leg, from Fiji to Australia, of Jeanne's solo sail across the PacificJeanne Socrates uses OpenCPN satellite imagery to navigate the Chesterfield Reef pass solo.8 nov. 2024 · South Pacific Ocean

Publié8 nov. 2024

Durée2:37

Vues460

LieuSouth Pacific Ocean

Solo sailor Jeanne on passage from Fiji to AustraliaNereida's solo passage from Fiji to Australia includes a night squall, second reef, and wing-on-wing genoa rig.4 nov. 2024 · South Pacific Ocean

Publié4 nov. 2024

Durée1:52

Vues903

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A RAT onboard Nereida! Solo sailor Jeanne gains unwanted company!A Norwegian rat boards Nereida at Savusavu and defeats every trap Jeanne Socrates sets.15 oct. 2024 · Dalomo, Fiji

Publié15 oct. 2024

Durée2:40

Vues441

LieuDalomo, Fiji

Traditional Fiji - drumming, singing ... & birdlifeTraditional Fijian drumming and singing performances highlight local cultural practices and regional birdlife.18 août 2024 · Cakaudrove, Fiji

Publié18 août 2024

Durée6:48

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LieuCakaudrove, Fiji

Hike through the rainforest to Maroroya Falls above Savusavu BayA 45-minute bus ride from Savusavu Bay leads to the rainforest trailhead for Maraarora Falls.16 août 2024 · Batiri Village, Fiji

Publié16 août 2024

Durée3:54

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LieuBatiri Village, Fiji

Traditional Fijian MekeTraditional Fijian Meke dancers perform synchronized movements and rhythmic chanting in an outdoor cultural setting.13 août 2024 · Savusavu, Fiji

Publié13 août 2024

Durée3:12

Vues290

LieuSavusavu, Fiji

Solo sail to Fiji completed - now to explore the lush, mountainous island of Vanua LevuA solo sailor completes customs clearance in Savu Savu before taking a bus to the town of Lambasa.12 août 2024 · Savusavu, Fiji

Publié12 août 2024

Durée7:36

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A beautiful sunset as Jeanne finally sails gently away from Vava'uJeanne Socrates departs Vava'u for Savusavu, Fiji, after resolving a false 0.0 knot wind instrument reading.4 août 2024 · Neiafu, Tonga

Publié4 août 2024

Durée5:18

Vues522

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In strong wind, even well reefed down, Nereida wants to speed along at 6-7kt....Nereida maintains 6 to 7 knots in 16 knots of wind despite having two reefs in the mainsail.4 août 2024 · South Pacific Ocean

Publié4 août 2024

Durée2:13

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LieuSouth Pacific Ocean

Jeanne sails solo from Tonga to Fiji in a mix of strong and light conditionsJeanne Socrates maintains a four-knot average speed to ensure a daylight arrival in Savusavu, Fiji.3 août 2024 · South Pacific Ocean

Publié3 août 2024

Durée5:00

Vues765

LieuSouth Pacific Ocean

Anchor away as Jeanne starts sailing solo to Vava'uJeanne Socrates frees an anchor chain fouled on a coral bommie before departing Haʻapai solo for Vavaʻu.22 juil. 2024 · Haʻapai, Tonga

Publié22 juil. 2024

Durée0:39

Vues205

LieuHaʻapai, Tonga

Single handing in Tonga with a couple of major problems on board & an imminent storm to add spiceA solo sailor reroutes to Vava'u for emergency repairs after engine gasket and prop shaft seal failures.22 juil. 2024 · Haʻapai, Tonga

Publié22 juil. 2024

Durée7:39

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The Full Story - unwanted excitement for Jeanne as prop fails on way to AucklandJeanne Socrates clears a fouled folding propeller by heaving-to and reversing the engine in Hauraki Gulf.29 janv. 2024 · Aotea Great Barrier, New Zealand

Publié29 janv. 2024

Durée4:57

Vues915

LieuAotea Great Barrier, New Zealand

From solo sailing across the Pacific to milking cows on a NZ farm!Jeanne Socrates anchors Narayda at Fangaruru and joins farmer Mike Bennett for dairy milking and a Russell Yacht Club race.7 déc. 2023 · Whangārei District, New Zealand

Publié7 déc. 2023

Durée10:21

Vues498

LieuWhangārei District, New Zealand

81 year old Jeanne - sails solo and swims with whales in glorious, friendly TongaJeanne Socrates explores Vava'u, Tonga, participating in the Blue Water Festival and local traditional umu cooking demonstrations.17 nov. 2023 · Taoa, Tonga

Publié17 nov. 2023

Durée32:36

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LieuTaoa, Tonga

Cape Horn Hall of Fame acceptance speech 21st September 2023Jeanne Socrates accepts her Cape Horn Hall of Fame induction from Naraida in Taha'a, mid-Pacific crossing.4 oct. 2023 · Les Sables-d'Olonne, France

Publié4 oct. 2023

Durée2:32

Vues599

LieuLes Sables-d'Olonne, France

Jeanne’s solo sail from Aitutaki to Tonga ended with several days of rough seas and strong windsA solo sailor bypasses Beveridge Reef for Tonga after autopilot failure and heavy seas necessitate manual steering.2 oct. 2023 · Neiafu, Tonga

Publié2 oct. 2023

Durée35:27

Vues9K

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A mix of pleasure and work in rainy Aitutaki for solo sailor Jeanne, on sailing to the Cook IslandsJeanne Socrates repairs a loose alternator bracket and reefing lines on *Nereida* before departing Aitutaki for Tonga.15 sept. 2023 · Araura, Cook Islands

Publié15 sept. 2023

Durée10:46

Vues628

LieuAraura, Cook Islands

Crazy entry to Aitutaki in Cook Islands after challenging solo sail from Taha’aJeanne Socrates navigates a solo passage from Taha’a to Aitutaki, managing alternator repairs and heavy ocean swells.11 sept. 2023 · Vaipeka, Cook Islands

Publié11 sept. 2023

Durée44:23

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Sailing solo to Aitutaki - wind builds suddenly from nothing to over 25kt as darkness fallsJeanne Socrates manages a sudden 25-knot wind increase by reefing the mainsail while sailing toward Aitutaki.6 sept. 2023 · South Pacific Ocean

Publié6 sept. 2023

Durée3:54

Vues366

LieuSouth Pacific Ocean

To Taha'a from Raiatea -great snorkelling, a whale sighting, lost boat hooks and anchoring problemJeanne Socrates repairs a windlass electrical fault in Raiatea before departing French Polynesia for Tonga.4 sept. 2023 · Taha’a, France

Publié4 sept. 2023

Durée27:27

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Wonderful dramatic historic Raiatea in French PolynesiaJeanne Socrates explores the historic Tapu Tapu Atea site and mountainous terrain on the island of Raiatea.3 sept. 2023 · Tumaraa, France

Publié3 sept. 2023

Durée16:53

Vues249

LieuTumaraa, France

Solo in French Polynesia - Jeanne sails from Huahine to beautiful RaiateaA solo sailor navigates the deep, well-marked passes between Huahine and Raiatea while motor-sailing in light winds.29 août 2023 · Tumaraa, France

Publié29 août 2023

Durée13:30

Vues704

LieuTumaraa, France

Solo overnight sail from dramatic Moorea to the beautiful island of HuahineA solo sailor completes a 97-mile overnight passage from Moorea to Huahine in gusty, rolly conditions.23 août 2023 · French Polynesia, France

Publié23 août 2023

Durée24:19

Vues423

LieuFrench Polynesia, France

Solo In French Polynesia from lovely Tahiti to dramatic MooreaJeanne Socrates anchors in Opunohu Bay, Moorea, before planning a 97-mile passage to Huahine.18 août 2023 · Moorea-Maiao, France

Publié18 août 2023

Durée10:45

Vues424

LieuMoorea-Maiao, France

Jeanne in Tahiti -lovely places visited and ´boat jobs in Paradise' - as usual !Jeanne Socrates repairs a Raymarine GPS connection and replaces a fried isolating transformer in Marina Taina, Tahiti.17 août 2023 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Publié17 août 2023

Durée11:40

Vues167

LieuHitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Wonderful solo sail from the Tuamotus to Tahiti - come sail with Jeanne in French Polynesia !A solo sailor navigates from the Tuamotus to Marina Taina in Tahiti, completing a two-day passage.8 août 2023 · Hitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Publié8 août 2023

Durée33:54

Vues583

LieuHitiaʻa ʻo te Rā, France

Solo in French Polynesia - to lovely Toau from Fakarava and two VERY rough passes in the TuamotusNavigating tidal passes in the Tuamotus requires careful timing to avoid dangerous wind-against-tide conditions and breaking waves.4 août 2023 · Fakarava, France

Publié4 août 2023

Durée15:35

Vues295

LieuFakarava, France

French Polynesia: Tahanea to Fakarava-but anchor chain needed freeing from three coral heads firstJeanne Socrates clears three coral bommies at Tahanea before completing an overnight passage to Fakarava, French Polynesia.31 juil. 2023 · Fakarava, France

Publié31 juil. 2023

Durée22:06

Vues292

LieuFakarava, France

Beautiful unspoiled Tahanea in the Tuamotus - dinghy problems, fish, terns and bommies!Jeanne Socrates monitors anchor holding and wind shifts while awaiting favorable conditions to transit to Fakarava.27 juil. 2023 · Anaa, France

Publié27 juil. 2023

Durée12:50

Vues531

LieuAnaa, France

Jeanne sails solo SW to Tahanea, an atoll in the Tuamotus, from Ua Pou in the MarquesasJeanne Socrates navigates *Naraida* from the Marquesas to Tahanea despite jammed reef lines and water pump failure.22 juil. 2023 · Anaa, France

Publié22 juil. 2023

Durée41:38

Vues558

LieuAnaa, France

Amazing views of the spires and coast of Ua Pou as Jeanne sets sail solo for the TuamotusJeanne Socrates departs Ua Pou for the Tuamotus after a coastal transit past volcanic spires and caves.13 juil. 2023 · South Pacific Ocean

Publié13 juil. 2023

Durée17:27

Vues305

LieuSouth Pacific Ocean

Near disaster averted in Hakahau harbour - cruisers to the rescueFellow cruisers from Unbelievable and O'Nero assist in clearing a fouled anchor chain in Haka Hau Harbour.11 juil. 2023 · Ua Pou, France

Publié11 juil. 2023

Durée6:50

Vues624

LieuUa Pou, France

Sailing in the Marquesas from Nuku Hiva to Ua PouA 12-kilogram grapnel stern anchor secures a vessel in the confined, swell-exposed Hakahau harbor on Ua Pou.9 juil. 2023 · Ua Pou, France

Publié9 juil. 2023

Durée16:07

Vues947

LieuUa Pou, France

Attempted dinghy repair during rainy season on dramatic Nuku HivaJeanne Socrates repairs PVC dinghy D-rings in Nuku Hiva despite persistent tropical rain and high humidity delays.1 juil. 2023 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publié1 juil. 2023

Durée11:32

Vues179

LieuNuku Hiva, France

Meet a herd of wild goats on Nuku Hiva beside Nereida at anchorWild goats congregate near the shoreline of the Baccaungu anchorage on the island of Nuku Hiva.26 juin 2023 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publié26 juin 2023

Durée6:34

Vues190

LieuNuku Hiva, France

Jeanne sails around to Hakatea Bay on Nuku Hiva , MarquesasJeanne Socrates troubleshoots an autopilot failure while sailing from Taiohae Bay to Haka'ui Bay, Nuku Hiva.23 juin 2023 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publié23 juin 2023

Durée11:03

Vues261

LieuNuku Hiva, France

In search of a water container on rainy Taiohae!Jeanne Socrates secures a 15-litre water container at a general hardware store in Taiohae.18 juin 2023 · Nuku Hiva, France

Publié18 juin 2023

Durée5:03

Vues175

LieuNuku Hiva, France

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