Hugh Robertson Sailing

I sailed solo around the world on a part-time basis. In late 2019 I bought Sea Change, a 1989 Pacific Seacraft 34, in Panama on the Caribbean side. The coronavirus pandemic and right shoulder rotator cuff surgery took 2020 and 2021, respectively. In 2022 I sailed from Panama to French Polynesia and on to Fiji where I left her for cyclone season. After left shoulder rotator cuff surgery, in 2023 I …

Queensland, Australia· dez. de 2025

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26 differences from most other cruisers, part 2 of 2Dyneema backup shrouds rigged independently at the masthead kept Sea Change's mast standing through a full circumnavigation.23 de abr. de 2026

Publicado23 de abr. de 2026

Duração24:42

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26 differences from most other cruisers, part 1of 2.A solo sailor shares 13 unconventional practices for long-term cruising, including skipping AIS and avoiding insurance.15 de abr. de 2026

Publicado15 de abr. de 2026

Duração23:13

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30 stories of sailors less fortunate than me during my ocean-sailing years on Sea ChangeThirty real incidents — dismastings, boardings, whale strikes, and deaths — from one circumnavigator's Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Caribbean years.12 de jan. de 2026

Publicado12 de jan. de 2026

Duração29:57

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30 mistakes I made and things that broke on my solo circumnavigation on Sea Change, Part 3 of 3Recycling bilge oil back into a JB-Weld-patched Yanmar kept Sea Change moving to South Africa.26 de dez. de 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado26 de dez. de 2025

Duração23:49

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LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

30 mistakes I made and things that broke on my solo circumnavigation on Sea Change, Part 2 of 3Original 34-year-old standing rigging showed broken strands on seven wires before a Pacific crossing.20 de dez. de 2025 · Haʻapai, Tonga

Publicado20 de dez. de 2025

Duração27:19

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LocalizaçãoHaʻapai, Tonga

30 mistakes I made and things that broke on my solo circumnavigation on Sea Change, Part 1 of 3A Pacific Seacraft 34 solo circumnavigation logs 12 failures including simultaneous wind vane and autopilot loss north of the Galapagos.17 de dez. de 2025

Publicado17 de dez. de 2025

Duração26:35

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Ten longest calms during my solo circumnavigationA Pacific Seacraft singlehanded around the world logs ten calms, from Panama doldrums to the Gulf Stream finish.26 de nov. de 2025

Publicado26 de nov. de 2025

Duração26:19

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Eight tough upwind beatsEight upwind beats across a trade-wind circumnavigation, from the Marquesas to the Caribbean.25 de nov. de 2025 · Fakarava, France

Publicado25 de nov. de 2025

Duração25:48

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LocalizaçãoFakarava, France

Fourteen roughest nights, part 2 of 2An unpredicted 40-knot windstorm near the Bahamas was the worst night of a solo circumnavigation.24 de nov. de 2025 · South Indian Ocean

Publicado24 de nov. de 2025

Duração23:35

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Fourteen roughest nights, part 1 of 2Seven rough nights on a solo Pacific circumnavigation aboard a Pacific Seacraft 34, including two Maramus and a partial knockdown.23 de nov. de 2025 · South Pacific Ocean

Publicado23 de nov. de 2025

Duração25:21

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Famous sailors, popular YouTubers, and interesting boats I metA solo Pacific Seacraft 34 circumnavigator recounts meeting Mike Golding, Jeanne Socrates, and SV Delos across six years and five oceans.22 de nov. de 2025 · Luganville, Vanuatu

Publicado22 de nov. de 2025

Duração39:31

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LocalizaçãoLuganville, Vanuatu

People who assisted my solo circumnavigation on Sea Change, a 1989 Pacific Seacraft 34A solo sailor credits the cruising community for technical support and rigging repairs on a Pacific Seacraft 34.12 de nov. de 2025

Publicado12 de nov. de 2025

Duração35:36

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Selling Sea Change, my 1989 Pacific Seacraft 34 - S4 E16 End of my ocean sailingThe owner of a Pacific SEACRAFT 34 details the final refit, survey, and sale of his circumnavigation vessel.28 de out. de 2025 · Martin County, United States

Publicado28 de out. de 2025

Duração17:03

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My final passage - S4 E15 Anguilla Cay to Stuart, FloridaA Pacific SEACRAFT 34 completes a solo circumnavigation by navigating the Gulf Stream to St. Lucie Inlet.27 de out. de 2025 · Gulf Stream, off the coast of Florida

Publicado27 de out. de 2025

Duração17:17

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LocalizaçãoGulf Stream, off the coast of Florida

My last long passage below the Bahamas - S4 E14 Turks and Caicos to Cay Sal BankA Pacific Seacraft 34 survives a 50-knot wind event while navigating the Old Bahama Channel toward Cay Sal.23 de out. de 2025 · Cay Sal Bank, Bahamas

Publicado23 de out. de 2025

Duração25:59

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LocalizaçãoCay Sal Bank, Bahamas

My last solo open ocean passage - S4 E13 Culebra to Turks and Caicos IslandsA Pacific Seacraft 34 sustains a mainsail tear and loose propeller flange bolts during a Caribbean passage.22 de out. de 2025 · Culebra, United States

Publicado22 de out. de 2025

Duração23:04

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LocalizaçãoCulebra, United States

End of the Caribbean - S4 E12 Guadeloupe to Montserrat, Nevis, St. Kitts, St. Eustatius and CulebraA Pacific Seacraft 34 navigates Caribbean island passages from Guadeloupe to Culebra using the Roam app for entry.21 de out. de 2025 · Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Publicado21 de out. de 2025

Duração19:36

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LocalizaçãoBasseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis

Sailing solo up the Caribbean - S4 E11 Martinique to Dominica and GuadeloupeHeavy Sargassum weed in the Caribbean forces a transition from wind vane steering to tiller autopilot.20 de out. de 2025 · Belles, Dominica

Publicado20 de out. de 2025

Duração20:58

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LocalizaçãoBelles, Dominica

Sailing solo up the Caribbean - S4 E10 St Lucia to MartiniqueA solo sailor repairs a jib leech and navigates coastal Martinique aboard a Pacific SEACRAFT 34.9 de out. de 2025 · Le Marin, France

Publicado9 de out. de 2025

Duração16:13

Visualizações310

LocalizaçãoLe Marin, France

Sailing solo up the Caribbean - S4 E9 St Vincent to St LuciaA Pacific SEACRAFT 34 navigates from St. Vincent to St. Lucia, utilizing moorings at the Pitons.8 de out. de 2025 · Point Village, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Publicado8 de out. de 2025

Duração18:11

Visualizações453

LocalizaçãoPoint Village, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Sailing solo up the Caribbean - S4 E8 Grenada to St VincentA solo sailor navigates the Grenadines and St. Vincent, managing upwind passages and shallow anchorage entrances.7 de out. de 2025 · Big Sands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Publicado7 de out. de 2025

Duração22:00

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LocalizaçãoBig Sands, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Sailing solo north into the Caribbean - S4 E7 Trinidad to Grenada/CarriacouA solo sailor navigates the Caribbean from Trinidad to Carriacou while documenting post-Hurricane Beryl recovery efforts.5 de out. de 2025 · River Road, Grenada

Publicado5 de out. de 2025

Duração26:36

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LocalizaçãoRiver Road, Grenada

Sailing solo southwest for repairs - S4 E6 Tobago to TrinidadA Pacific Seacraft 34 replaces a failed alternator after a tow through the current-swept Bocas Manas pass.3 de out. de 2025 · Castara, Trinidad and Tobago

Publicado3 de out. de 2025

Duração22:30

Visualizações157

LocalizaçãoCastara, Trinidad and Tobago

Sailing solo to the Caribbean - S4 E5 Isles du Salut to Tobago29 de set. de 2025

Publicado29 de set. de 2025

Duração19:47

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Sailing solo up the Atlantic - S4 E4 The Isles du Salut in French GuianaCruisers can anchor at the Iles du Salut in French Guiana to explore historical penal colony ruins.25 de set. de 2025 · French Guiana, France

Publicado25 de set. de 2025

Duração19:15

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LocalizaçãoFrench Guiana, France

Sailing solo across the equator - S4 E3 Fernando de Noronha to Isles du SalutA solo sailor navigates the Guiana Current and heavy sargassum patches during a 1,400-mile passage to French Guiana.20 de set. de 2025 · off the coast of Brazil

Publicado20 de set. de 2025

Duração21:36

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Localizaçãooff the coast of Brazil

Sailing solo across the South Atlantic - S4 E2 St. Helena to Fernando de NoronhaA solo sailor rigs a spinnaker pole between two staysails to stabilize a boat in light trade winds.15 de set. de 2025 · South Atlantic Ocean

Publicado15 de set. de 2025

Duração20:03

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Sailing solo across the South Atlantic - S4 E1 Cape Town to St. HelenaA solo sailor completes a 1,700-mile passage from Cape Town to St. Helena using PredictWind for routing.14 de set. de 2025 · South Atlantic Ocean

Publicado14 de set. de 2025

Duração23:29

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S3 E44 Port Elizabeth to Cape TownA solo sailor completes a 400-mile passage to Cape Town, requiring an NSRI tow due to transmission failure.21 de fev. de 2025 · off the coast of South Africa, between Port Elizabeth and Cape Agulhas

Publicado21 de fev. de 2025

Duração19:42

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Localizaçãooff the coast of South Africa, between Port Elizabeth and Cape Agulhas

S3 E43 East London to Port ElizabethA slipping transmission and light winds complicate a 130-mile coastal passage from East London to Port Elizabeth.21 de fev. de 2025 · Makhanda, South Africa

Publicado21 de fev. de 2025

Duração14:59

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LocalizaçãoMakhanda, South Africa

S3 E42 Durban to East LondonA 260-mile coastal passage from Durban to East London requires careful current management and weather window planning.21 de fev. de 2025 · Mbhashe Local Municipality, South Africa

Publicado21 de fev. de 2025

Duração19:02

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S3 E41 Richards Bay to DurbanSeaChange completes a 90-mile coastal passage to Durban, navigating heavy northeast winds and harbor traffic.20 de fev. de 2025 · eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality, South Africa

Publicado20 de fev. de 2025

Duração10:30

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S3 E40 Mauritius to South Africa Part 4A solo sailor navigates a final 120-mile passage to Richards Bay, South Africa, despite a torn mainsail.20 de fev. de 2025 · Mozambique Channel

Publicado20 de fev. de 2025

Duração27:25

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S3 E39 Mauritius to South Africa Part 3The sailboat *Sea Change* navigates the Mozambique Channel while managing sail repairs and heavy commercial shipping traffic.20 de fev. de 2025 · Mozambique Channel

Publicado20 de fev. de 2025

Duração23:06

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LocalizaçãoMozambique Channel

S3 E38 Mauritius to South Africa Part 2A solo sailor prepares for heavy weather in the South Indian Ocean by rigging a Jordan Series Drogue.19 de fev. de 2025 · Indian Ocean, between Madagascar and South Africa

Publicado19 de fev. de 2025

Duração30:07

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S3 E37 Mauritius to South Africa Part 1The 38-ft SeaChange navigates heavy shipping traffic and variable winds during a passage toward South Africa.19 de fev. de 2025 · Indian Ocean, between Mauritius and Madagascar

Publicado19 de fev. de 2025

Duração22:53

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LocalizaçãoIndian Ocean, between Mauritius and Madagascar

S3 E36 Rodrigues to MauritiusA Pacific Seacraft 34 sailor repairs a severe engine oil leak using JB Weld after reaching Mauritius.18 de fev. de 2025 · Cargados Carajos Shoals

Publicado18 de fev. de 2025

Duração23:06

Visualizações768

LocalizaçãoCargados Carajos Shoals

S3 E35 Cocos to RodriguesA solo sailor completes a 2,000-mile Indian Ocean passage from Cocos Keeling to Rodrigues using PredictWind routing.18 de fev. de 2025 · Indian Ocean

Publicado18 de fev. de 2025

Duração19:39

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S3 E34 Christmas Island to Cocos-KeelingA solo sailor on a Pacific Seacraft 34 navigates to Cocos (Keeling) Islands before an emergency medical flight.17 de fev. de 2025 · Bantam, Australia

Publicado17 de fev. de 2025

Duração12:11

Visualizações364

LocalizaçãoBantam, Australia

S3 E33 Ashmore Reef to Christmas islandA solo sailor completes a 1,000-mile passage to Christmas Island, navigating deep-water Indonesian fishing moorings and squalls.17 de fev. de 2025 · Indian Ocean

Publicado17 de fev. de 2025

Duração23:41

Visualizações677

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S3 E32 Darwin to Ashmore ReefA solo sailor navigates the Timor Sea to Ashmore Reef, managing sail changes and strict border regulations.16 de fev. de 2025 · Timor Sea

Publicado16 de fev. de 2025

Duração30:27

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S3 E31 Thursday Island to DarwinNavionics charts assist in timing tidal flows through the Dundas Strait during a passage to Darwin.16 de fev. de 2025 · Gulf of Carpentaria

Publicado16 de fev. de 2025

Duração17:34

Visualizações421

LocalizaçãoGulf of Carpentaria

S3 E30 Shelburne Bay to Thursday IslandRunning the engine at 3000 RPM in reverse to set an anchor damages a sailboat's transmission plates.16 de fev. de 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado16 de fev. de 2025

Duração11:52

Visualizações161

LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

S3 E29 Lizard Island to Shelburne BayA solo sailor navigates the Queensland coast, encountering shipping traffic and tight reef passages near Shelburne Bay.15 de fev. de 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado15 de fev. de 2025

Duração15:37

Visualizações303

LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

S3 E28 Cooktown to Lizard IslandA sailboat navigates the Big Empty from Cooktown to Watson Bay on Lizard Island in strong winds.15 de fev. de 2025 · Lizard Island, Australia

Publicado15 de fev. de 2025

Duração10:13

Visualizações157

LocalizaçãoLizard Island, Australia

S3 E27 Cairns to CooktownA solo sailor navigates the Queensland coast from Cairns to Cooktown using only a furled jib.15 de fev. de 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado15 de fev. de 2025

Duração9:12

Visualizações145

LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

S3 E26 Mourilyan Harbor to CairnsSea Change navigates the Great Barrier Reef from Mourilyan Harbour to Yorkies Knob Yacht Club near Cairns.15 de fev. de 2025 · Sudbury Cay, Great Barrier Reef

Publicado15 de fev. de 2025

Duração14:34

Visualizações243

LocalizaçãoSudbury Cay, Great Barrier Reef

S3 E25 Magnetic Island to Mourilyan HarborNavigating the Queensland coast from Magnetic Island to Mourilyan Harbour requires managing strong morning southwesterly winds.15 de fev. de 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado15 de fev. de 2025

Duração11:18

Visualizações212

LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

S3 E24 Magnetic Island in QueenslandHorseshoe Bay on Magnetic Island provides a sheltered overnight anchorage for cruisers transiting north from Townsville.12 de fev. de 2025 · Townsville, Australia

Publicado12 de fev. de 2025

Duração6:24

Visualizações58

LocalizaçãoTownsville, Australia

S3 E23 Townsville in QueenslandThe Breakwater Marina in Townsville provides a berth after an overnight sail from Stanley Reef.12 de fev. de 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado12 de fev. de 2025

Duração4:08

Visualizações61

LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

S3 E22 Stanley Reef in the GBRSeaChange anchors at Stanley Reef using satellite imagery to navigate coral bommies and test anti-roll gear.12 de fev. de 2025 · Stanley Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

Publicado12 de fev. de 2025

Duração9:58

Visualizações134

LocalizaçãoStanley Reef, Great Barrier Reef, Australia

S3 E21 Racing through the WhitsundaysA solo sailor navigates the Whitsunday Passage and anchors at Shark Bay behind the prominent Cape Upstart.12 de fev. de 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado12 de fev. de 2025

Duração8:43

Visualizações78

LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

S3 E20 Bushy Island in QueenslandA solo sailor navigates the coral-fringed Bushy Islet in Queensland, Australia, while waiting for high tide.12 de fev. de 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado12 de fev. de 2025

Duração10:13

Visualizações319

LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

S3 E19 Middle Percy IslandMiddle Percy Island in Queensland offers a sheltered anchorage and a historic communal shelter for visiting cruisers.12 de fev. de 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado12 de fev. de 2025

Duração21:21

Visualizações309

LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

S3 E18 Port Clinton in QueenslandA solo sailor navigates 30-knot winds and extreme tidal ranges while transiting the Queensland coast to Port Clinton.12 de fev. de 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado12 de fev. de 2025

Duração10:57

Visualizações326

LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

S3 E17 Pancake Creek in QueenslandNavigating the complex sandbars and tidal currents of Pancake Creek, Queensland, requires strict adherence to channel markers.12 de fev. de 2025 · Queensland, Australia

Publicado12 de fev. de 2025

Duração13:30

Visualizações295

LocalizaçãoQueensland, Australia

S3 E16 Bundaberg in QueenslandA solo sailor details the customs and biosecurity clearance process upon arriving in Bundaberg, Queensland, from Vanuatu.9 de fev. de 2025 · Bundaberg, Australia

Publicado9 de fev. de 2025

Duração14:44

Visualizações187

LocalizaçãoBundaberg, Australia

S3 E15 Chesterfield ReefA 38-ft sailboat navigates the passages and anchorages of Chesterfield Reef before departing for Bundaberg, Australia.8 de fev. de 2025 · Chesterfield Reef, New Caledonia

Publicado8 de fev. de 2025

Duração14:24

Visualizações179

LocalizaçãoChesterfield Reef, New Caledonia

S3 E14 Ile Huon in New CaledoniaA solo sailor anchors at the remote Ile Huon sandbar in New Caledonia before sailing toward Chesterfield Reef.8 de fev. de 2025 · Ile Huon, New Caledonia

Publicado8 de fev. de 2025

Duração12:21

Visualizações246

LocalizaçãoIle Huon, New Caledonia

S3 E13 Pentecost and Espiritu-Santo Islands in VanuatuA solo sailor visits Pentecost Island for traditional land diving before clearing customs in Luganville, Espirito Santo.8 de fev. de 2025 · Malampa, Vanuatu

Publicado8 de fev. de 2025

Duração13:17

Visualizações167

LocalizaçãoMalampa, Vanuatu

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