Solo Sailing with Trev White

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Do you want to sail around the World?  What do you think is the best material for your yacht. For me that is always going to be Alloy. I sail a Alloy 44 foot Ketch its 50 years old, I think this vessel might last another 50 years.

Recently I've been watching Peter (AKA Plucky) from Sailing into Freedom. Peter is building a new 48 foot catamaran, an Odisea 48. It looks great it also looks fast.

If your interested in learning more about Alloy Yachts.  I reviewed the Expedition 52 monohull when I recently visited the German Boat Show. I also look over Peters catamaran and talk about 5 fiberglass yachts the hit reefs in Fiji in 2023.

Visit my Website  for more info: On Why I Think Alloy Yachts make the Best Solo Boats, if you want to learn about how a yacht survives getting crushed in pack ice.
check out Sailing in Antarctica


Checkout: Peter and  Sailing into Freedom if you would like to watch an alloy catamaran being built,  he is also looking for crew. Check out Peters early video, the Italian girls with have you in stitches.

Safe sailing and see you out there.
 
Regards Trev

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Planning a South Sea sailing adventure, when was your last dental checkup?
 
What emergency dental care are you carrying onboard, do you have a plan on how to fix a damaged tooth? if not then consider learning more about remote dental.

Maybe read or listen to where there is no Dentist

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TinTin needs a new anchor chain so my current project is finding a distributor in New Zealand.  Somebody who will sell me the best high-quality galvanised 10mm Short link chain that is strong and rated, it must last 20 years.

If you know of somebody appreciate if you leave a link in the comments or drop me an email.

Regards Trev 

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Sailing with Whales in Tonga, we sailed with some very curious whales sailing from Nuka'olofa to the Island of Lifuka in the Middle Kingdom. 

We also sailed over the the new island of Hunga Tonga which recently erupted in 2022, this was the biggest eruption in the 21st century.

  

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In this episode I talk about preparing to leave Whangarei in NZ, clearing customs at Marsden Cove.

 Arriving at Nuka'olofa in Tonga after a 1200nm sail. Clearing customs and finding provisions.

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In this Podcast, I discuss how you can survive big seas and storms using:

• Sea anchors
• Sea drogues
• Parachute sea anchors
• Towed warps (ropes)
• Improvised sea drogues
• Storm Tactics

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This podcast details the amazing benefits of yoga for the mind, no ridiculous lycra pants are required.

Yoga Nidra for Sailors is a method of gaining deep relaxation without needing to sleep, it can also help sailors also obtain deeper levels of sleep and a greater feeling of rest.

Is it just for chicks? No. This was taught to me by a hard-drinking Ex SF dude who had discovered a method to manage pain from injuries.  I used it for pain management also but found it left me feeling fully rested.

I've been using it for sailing ever since.

This is the link to Lizzy Hill on YouTube - it's free:
 

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Learn how single-handed sailors get better sleep

It is possible! For a single handed sailor to get sleep. While a full night's sleep onboard might be a luxury, getting adequate rest is not just possible, it's crucial for safe and enjoyable single-handed sailing. 

In this comprehensive talk about getting enough sleep as a solo or short handed sailor I explain and describe sleep patterns while sailing alone and how to master the art of the "power nap."

For more information getting enough sleep as a solo sailor, visit my website.

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On a recent sail passage from Fiji to New Zealand I got caught in a storm of 78 knots, violent, and confused seas. The blow came through in the middle of the night. TinTin was knocked multiple times, the inside of the boat was a real mess. It was incredibly violent for many, many hours until I was able to Hove to and then wait it out for several days.

The storm was caused by a big low coming from Australia and a cyclone changing course and heading in my direction. The resulting squeeze created a storm, was not a fun time for me.

Once the storm eased off to 35 - 40 knots I was again able to continue sailing. 

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In this Podcast I discuss some tactics and techniques for surviving storms and other emergencies that we face as sailors.

Many of these tactics I have used first hand to save my ass and arrive in port safely.

Prepare for the worst, hope for the best. Enjoy every sunrise and sunset.

live in the now.

None of us can know what tomorrow brings.

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