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 TrevSupport the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

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 DentistSupport the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

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 Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

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.  Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

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.Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

In this Podcast, I discuss how you can survive big seas and storms using:Sea anchorsSea droguesParachute sea anchorsTowed warps (ropes)Improvised sea droguesStorm TacticsSupport the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

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: Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

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.Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

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. Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

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.Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

Anchoring your vessel is the one skill you need to master. Become a master in the dark arts of anchoring.Why do so many sailors drag anchor and endanger the lives of their family, crew and their vessel. This podcast details my tactics, technique and the procedure I use for anchoring in most locations. This Technique relies on a working motor, furled sails. I also discuss my technique for recovering my anchor as a Solo sailor.I will discuss sailing into an anchorage and anchoring without the use of your motor in a future episode. For the times when you motor dies.Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

Beyond the Helm: Understanding Autopilot TypesLet's discuss and explore the two main types of autopilots for cruisers:Electronic autopilotMechanical autopilot or windvaneSelecting the correct autopilot, windvane and redundant system requires careful consideration of your specific needs and long term plan. It is crucial to set yourself up for success.Conquering vast stretches of ocean requires more than just skilled seamanship. For long-distance cruising, shorthanded sailing and solo sailing, an autopilot becomes your tireless first mate, allowing you to , sleep, rest, navigate, and even take a dump while your autopilot keeps your yacht on a safe course.  Understanding the concept of redundant systems.Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

A solo sailor needs a unique set of skills, knowledge and experiences to operate a yacht solo. There are however only two skills the stand out in my mind as essential.Independant thinkingConfidenceSupport the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

Solo & Secure: Essential Mooring Tips for picking up a floating mooring as a Single-Handed SailorMissed the mooring bouy again. It happens, often when the winds up, currents strong or you just, miss-timed picking up the mooring bouy.Then the worst case situation your sailing with your wife or girlfriend and she is at the bow, but she can't pickup the bouy, its too heavy, drops the boat hook and the bouy, as the vessel drifts away or injures herself when trying to secure the mooring rope to your vessel.This happen every day in a port near you.It can ruin your day, "been there done that". This podcast, I discuss a  4 step techniques that works for picking up mooring bouysSupport the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

On a recent visit to the boat show in Germany I discovered the amazing magnetic beer glasses made by Silwy.Do you know that feeling, You're sailing along in a gentle breeze, soaking up the sun, and suddenly, a loud bang and broken glass.  Your glass tips over and explodes onto the deck with a loud noise. Frustrating, right? Silwy puts an end to that, With their clever magnetic tableware, No more picking glass out of your feet. I like drinking beer in glass. its not practical for a yacht, however, I dont like to compromise everything for sailing. Thats why I got excited about those beer glasses.Magnetic attachment for relaxed sailing:Silwy has integrated small, invisible magnets into their glasses and bowls. These come with special metal pads or magnetic nano-gel, which you can flexibly stick to tables, benches, or even the cockpit. This keeps your drinks or snacks firmly in place, no matter how rough the seas get. So you can fully concentrate on sailing and forget about toppled glasses or flying snacks.See for yourself and experience the benefits of Silwy:No more falling glasses and bowlsSecure hold even in rough seasStylish design and high-quality materialsPractical reusabilityMade in Germany and sustainableThey have a good store Silwy website.  On TinTin I'm conducting a refit,  I will be including many products from the Silwy range to make life onboard, more conveinient, also to ensure I dont spill my beer and rumbo's, may even get a few wine glasses for ladies.Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

The night Alice lead me down the rabbit hole of mouth taping. The Kraken bar in Tonga, It was a warm, wet night in Tonga, It had not stpped raining for hours. Esther, Justine, Pierre and myself were soaked through after taking the dinghy from the yacht to the bar.  I managed to get a couple of quick rumbo's under my belt whilst I chatted with the crew from little fish. About this time I met this mysterious chick called Alice. It may have been one too many Rumbos,  Alice, was talking to Esther one of my crew. Alice was looking for a berth from Tonga to Fiji, my intended sailing route in the next week or two.I did not have any spare berths,  and not enough room for a good looking, random American stunt woman on my yacht. That's where the night started to get weird, by closing time, Alice convinced me that to increase my breathe hold times and depths for free diving, I needed to learn how to do mouth taping and use it as a tool to increase my free diving capacity. I had one foot in the rabbit hole,  just I did not realise it.Now, this might sound strange, but some people swear by taping their mouths shut while they sleep. Mouth taping encourages nasal breathing, which has several potential benefits.Reduce snoring, its bloody hard to snore when your mouth is taped, I like a bottle of red, it likes me. My crew however dont like the results, I can snore like a legend after a night on the red. So give up the red or try mouth taping. Mouth taping does work to eliminate or reduce snoring. Improved sleep quality: Nasal breathing filters and warms air, leading to deeper, more restful sleep.Enhanced athletic performance: Nasal breathing promotes oxygen uptake, potentially improving stamina and endurance. Brainpower boost: Better oxygen flow to the brain can lead to improved focus, memory, and cognitive function.Free-diving superpower: Mouth taping and breathing exercises can help freedivers hold their breath for longer periods, pushing their limits safely.Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

Today I discuss the various options to consider when you first think about buying a cruising yacht.I have owned two cruising yachts, my first a 39ft Cheoy Lee sloop, constructed from hand laid fiberglass, built in 1974, my current yacht is a 44ft Koopmans ketch constructed from alloy plate. I have looked at, worked on, and sailed dozens of different types of yachts including cats. I have assisted many friends and people I know, find,  and purchase their dream yacht. Generally by steering them away from large, oversized and overpriced yachts that are not suitable for offshore cruising. The single biggest mistake, most people make when buying their first yacht. Purchasing a yacht, too big, for their needs. Then they try to turn that yacht, into the house they just left. A sailor needs to think like a minimalist, purge your life and your boat of everthing weighing you down.  Why own a coffee machine, when a coffee plunger provides excellent coffee, at a fraction of the size and space on your yacht. Need more italian flare get a stovetop expresso like my Garrett Wade, minimalisim with style. You leave behind one life in the the burbs, to explore another on the ocean, reduce your footprint in this world, embrace a simple clean sailing life,  for the life it is.A yacht is your dream machine, it can take you to places most people will never see. Providing it stays light, lean and hungry for andventure.  I believe the best cruising yacht, is only just big enough for your needs and no more, it must always be sea worthy, enough to endure and survive a storm at sea,  is fitted with sailing systems, that enable the solo skipper or short handed crew to sail it safely, and safely to me  is a 1000nm in gale force condtions, to the next safe port if required.   Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

Fendertex FendersHigh quality inflatable fenders for cruising sailorsprotect your vessel from other vessels and wharfshigh qualityrange of sizesrange of colors and custom designsdeflate to a small size for easy storage when sailinginflate easily using your foot pumpThese might be the answer to gaining more deck space on TinTin. Traditional fenders use a lot of space to secure, they can be lost in storms or stolen in port.Checkout https://fendertex.eu/gb/Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

We sail from Vuda marina to the Yasawas. The plan is to dive with Bull sharks, Manta Rays, and other sea life in some very remote and beautiful bays, while we explore the exotic islands of the Yasawas.The reality we encounted was stormy condition, big swell and some difficult anchorages, too many boats and some reckless skippers trying to seek shelter in the same small bays. Weather conditions turned really nasty without warning, a fouled anchor and huge loads resulted in a broken drum on the windlass.   This forced me to cut an anchor away to escape a lee shore or risk becoming shipwrecked. We also experienced some terrible conditions at anchor, this was caused by big swell and storms, life on anchor became truely horrible, the worst conditions, on anchor, I've experience in over 25 years of cruising.    Support the showWebsite: www.trevwhitesailing.comSailing Blog: trevwhitesailingNewsletter: The rumbo expressYou Tube: My podcast and interview videos

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