Episode 2 Sailing Solo to Azores: How to Sleep on a Sailboat at Sea

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• SA

  @sail1999 · 7 years ago

  An ex-sailor once told me that sailing is the most expensive way to travel 3rd class.

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• MN

  @MNeilGri · 5 years ago

  Re: fenders over the side. Whenever someone gives me grief about it, i tell them to come over and crew for me, then Ill get it done. Otherwise, mind your own boat.

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• HA

  @harbourdogNL · 7 years ago

  This guy would be a lot of fun to spend a week sailing with. No bull, just straight forward, unassuming, and clearly knows his art. And, he's blessed with great hair, lol.

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• AT

  @AthelstanEngland · 6 years ago

  "I'm soaking wet, and beat up pretty good" looking like he's having the best time of his life - a proper sailor!!

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• CW

  @cwtriano2 · 7 years ago

  I suppose leaving your bumpers out is the maritime equivalent of leaving your Christmas lights up all year.  ;)

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• RL

  @rlped · 1 month ago

  Glad I'm not the only old guy that just flips his fenders up on the deck.  Thanks for sharing your thoughts and experience.

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  @SOLDOZER · 7 years ago

  Wait, what? You mean sailing is not about snorking and taking drone videos of your $600K catamaran tied up off pristine beaches?

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• DO

  @donnakawana · 6 years ago

  Thanks so much for answering questions hardly anyone else will answer. Again thanks for teaching every thing you do!

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• CO

  @CoryScott219 · 9 months ago

  I take great comfort in watching your sailing experience. Its almost like I'm there even though I'm watching through my computer. Thanks for sharing

• DA

  @darinbell6982 · 7 years ago

  I don’t sail but I saw your video and thought I’d watch it.  I enjoyed listening to you and learning a few things.

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• HA

  @handreaskleiser9096 · 5 years ago

  Just discovered Patrick's series of videos of his sailing adventures and plan to watch them all multiple times.  Planning a major blue water voyage myself, I have watched many youtube videos and all offer some or a different perspective.  What I like best about Patrick's videos is his analysis of different aspect of his boat, decisions he has made about equipment, post mortems of different situations and challenges that he has found himself in and how he dealt with them, lessons learned and his philosophizing about sailing and the different aspects of life aboard - in short, all of it.  I also appreciate the distinct absence of 'infomercials', although all are forgiven because we know how expensive sailing is and unfortunately, while sailing, most of us are not earning and income.  Favourable winds, Patrick and please keep the videos coming.  Especially now (spoiler alert) with the refit of your new boat.

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• JP

  @jplxlabelle1681 · 8 years ago

  Making intelligent decisions isn't cowardly. You are a cautious sailor. Nothing wrong with that. Very informative. I hope you are safe and well. Cheers.

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