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The Romance of Sailing, Dan and Hadley Tell All! | Sailing Balachandra E05
November 16, 2017 · 8 min · 6K views · Georgia Strait
What this video covers
Dan and Hadley recount their transition into liveaboard sailing, beginning with Dan’s early interest in cruising culture through Latitudes and Attitudes magazine.3:51 Dan emphasizes the importance of gaining experience on smaller vessels before purchasing a larger yacht, citing his own progression from a 1970s O'Day 20 purchased in 2016 to their current 1986 CNC-44, Balachandra.5:22 He credits a former sailing instructor who provided free lessons as a critical mentor during his early development.6:01 The couple describes their initial sailing experiences together, including racing on Thursday nights, where Hadley sustained a leg injury from an exposed traveler on a race boat.7:14 They currently navigate using a tablet equipped with Navionics software.1:38 The pair highlights the value of mentorship and starting with manageable, lower-cost boats to build skills and confidence before committing to long-term cruising.6:10
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