Sailing 4,000 miles alone across the Atlantic Ocean
26. april 2026 · 39 min · 7K visninger · Saint Martin
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A solo sailor departs Saint Martin for a 4,000-mile transatlantic passage to France, training for the Golden Globe Race by navigating without GPS or internet weather forecasts.0:26 The sailor relies on celestial navigation, sextant observations, and position reports requested from passing container ships via VHF radio.10:25 During the first ten days, the vessel encounters varying conditions, including calm patches, squalls, and heavy seas that require reefing the mainsail.15:30 Sargassum seaweed frequently fouls the trailing log and rudder, necessitating manual clearing.7:22 The sailor maintains a strict watch schedule, using AIS alarms to monitor for collision risks while sleeping in short intervals.14:33 To simulate race conditions, the sailor limits diesel usage, choosing to drift during windless periods rather than motor.30:14 The passage includes a detour attempt to honor the crew of the *Metsada*, a ship lost in 1981, though weather forces a course change.25:21 Practical routines include seawater showers, baking bread, and preparing canned meals.12:19 The sailor confirms that the mental discipline of waiting for wind is a critical component of race preparation.30:42
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