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· okt. 2026

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Considerations Before a Serious Collision & Transiting the Cape Cod Canal With a 125ft Mast20. okt. 2026

Publisert20. okt. 2026

Varighet42:01

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Are We Ready for the Atlantic? | Big Winches & Little JobsProper winch operation requires at least three turns on the drum and keeping hands clear of moving parts.18. okt. 2026

Publisert18. okt. 2026

Varighet35:51

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Crew Training | The Dragon Bowline | Pizza 17. okt. 2026

Publisert17. okt. 2026

Varighet18:26

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Osprey's Transatlantic Crew ArrivesCrew members perform maintenance on an 80-foot boat in Mattapoisett, including resealing hatches and rebuilding winch gearboxes.16. okt. 2026

Publisert16. okt. 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. okt. 2026

Publisert10. okt. 2026

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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. okt. 2026

Publisert8. okt. 2026

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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. okt. 2026 · Boston, United States

Publisert7. okt. 2026

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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. sep. 2026 · Mattapoisett, United States

Publisert30. sep. 2026

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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. juli 2026 · Boston, United States

Publisert6. juli 2026

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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. juni 2026 · Lunenburg, Nova Scotia

Publisert7. juni 2026

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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

Publisert26. mai 2026

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StedLunenburg 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

Publisert20. mai 2026

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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

Publisert10. mai 2026

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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

Publisert6. mai 2026

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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

Publisert4. mai 2026

Varighet27:22

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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. apr. 2026

Publisert28. apr. 2026

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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. apr. 2026

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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. apr. 2026

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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. apr. 2026 · off the coast of Nova Scotia

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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. apr. 2026

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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. apr. 2026 · 500 miles offshore

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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. apr. 2026 · 500 miles off the coast of Nova Scotia

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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. apr. 2026

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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. apr. 2026 · Grand Banks of Newfoundland

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

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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. apr. 2026 · middle of the Atlantic Ocean

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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. apr. 2026

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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. apr. 2026 · middle of the Atlantic

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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. apr. 2026 · North Atlantic Ocean

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

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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. apr. 2026

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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. apr. 2026 · 300Nm West of Gibraltar Straits

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

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

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

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

Publisert31. mars 2026

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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

Publisert29. mars 2026

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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

Publisert27. mars 2026

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

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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

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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

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

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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

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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

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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

Publisert18. mars 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

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

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

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Sted2.8 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

Publisert28. nov. 2025

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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

Publisert26. nov. 2025

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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

Publisert21. nov. 2025

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

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

Publisert29. juli 2025

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

Publisert28. juli 2025

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Stedoff 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. juli 2025 · Fastnet Rock, Ireland

Publisert28. juli 2025

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StedFastnet Rock, Ireland

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100 miles north of Antigua12.8 nautical miles south-southwest of the Needles Lighthouse, Isle of Wight, England1300Nm West of Gibraltar Straits150 degrees north, UK1500 miles off the coast of Nova Scotia1500 miles offshore1Aberdeen City, United Kingdom1Admiral's Hill Marina, Boston, Massachusetts1approaching Bermuda1approaching the English Channel1Ardoise, Canada1Atlantic Ocean3Boston, United States2Boutiliers Point, Canada1Castletown, United Kingdom1Celtic Sea, 100 nautical miles from Fastnet Rock1Cherbourg1Cherbourg Inner Basin, France1Cherbourg, France5Cornwall, United Kingdom1Dartmouth, Canada4England, United Kingdom1English Channel1English Channel, south of the Lizard, UK1Fastnet Rock, Ireland1France1Grand Banks of Newfoundland1Koltur, Faroe Islands1Laurentian Channel, off the coast of Nova Scotia1Lunenburg Harbour, Nova Scotia2Lunenburg, Canada1Lunenburg, Nova Scotia2Mattapoisett, United States1middle of the Atlantic1middle of the Atlantic Ocean1North Atlantic Ocean7North Shore Village, Bermuda1off Cap Finisterre, Spain1off the coast of Ireland, south of Fastnet Rock1off the coast of Nova Scotia4off the coast of Portugal1Portland1Portland, Australia1Portland, Maine1Seaview, United Kingdom1Sherbrooke, Nova Scotia2Shoreham-by-Sea, England1Southampton Water, UK1Timberlea, Canada1