Interview with the FIRST ever Sailing Vlogger, Joachim Campe(Learning By Doing Ep136)
March 7, 2021 · 27 min · 10K views · Medana Bay, Lombok
What this video covers
Joachim Kamp, a German sailor who completed a seven-year family circumnavigation starting in 1976, shares his experiences and archival 16mm film footage.1:34 Kamp built his boat, *St Michel*, 45 years ago and prioritized slow, safe travel over speed, once spending 57 days sailing from Valdivia to French Polynesia.19:08 His original documentary series, which aired on German television in 1984, features rare footage of Polynesian culture on Mortlock Island in Papua New Guinea and remote locations that have since changed.1:46 After recently sailing from Sulawesi to Lombok, Kamp suffered a medical emergency requiring multiple surgeries and a month-long hospital stay.24:42 Because he lacked medical insurance, the channel owner is donating all YouTube ad revenue and viewer contributions from the upcoming 13-part series to cover Kamp's medical expenses and help him complete his current voyage to Thailand.25:29 The series serves as a historical record of early family sailing and a departure from modern, fast-paced vlogging styles.
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