Start of my solo sail from Sydney to Hobart
December 17, 2025 · 0 min · 743 views · Melbourne, Australia
What this video covers
A solo sailor departs Sydney bound for Hobart aboard Nereida, picking up 20–23 knots of wind shortly after leaving Jebens Beach and shutting down the engine early.0:13 The boat surfs past 9 knots on the peaks and holds 6–7 knots through most of the run.0:01 Jeanne Socrates is making the passage solo, covering the Sydney-to-Hobart route under sail from the outset with no need for motoring once the wind fills in.
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