1 Day Until I Set Sail Around The World Without Stopping
October 1, 2026 · 28 min · 35K views
What this video covers
Oliver prepares his boat for a non-stop solo circumnavigation, focusing on provisioning, weight distribution, and final maintenance. He stocks approximately two million calories of food, vacuum-sealing items to save space and prevent moisture damage.15:10 To manage waste, he plans to vacuum-seal trash for compact storage.25:32 During a scheduled haul-out, he applies red bottom paint to improve visibility in the event of a capsize, installs a line cutter on the shaft, replaces a through-hull fitting, and triangulates the mounting points for his Watt & Sea hydro-generator to ensure reliable power.19:45 He also carries a spare Hydrovane.14:29 Departing from the Pacific Northwest, he plans to transit to Neah Bay to finalize preparations, including loading additional diesel in jerry cans, before beginning the voyage.20:59 He intends to manage the boat's trim by shifting food stores between compartments to balance weight.11:47 The final pre-departure tasks include wire-locking head sail shackles and swapping to his primary staysail.21:33
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