Family Sailing Offshore: Leaving Thailand, Night Watches, and Morale at Sea Ep 239

▷We're the Wood family - Woody, Irenka, Rowan, Darroch & Yewan
8 years circumnavigating on a sailboat with 3 kids
• ~40,000 miles
• ~40 countries & territories
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EPISODE 239: LIFE ABOARD ON A LONG PASSAGE - THAILAND TO SRI LANKA

Once at sea, we share a realistic look at everyday life aboard and the challenges that come with it. Long passages mean limited interaction with the outside world, disrupted routines, and ongoing sleep deprivation—especially during night watches. We talk openly about how these factors affect morale and how we adapt as a crew to stay focused and positive.

You'll see us testing and changing different sail configurations, explaining how we choose the right sails for varying conditions and why flexibility is essential on an offshore passage. The video also follows our night watches in detail, showing what happens after dark and how we manage responsibility, safety, and fatigue.

A highlight of the episode is an honest and entertaining segment from our 13-year-old, Yewan, who shares what it's like standing night watch, what he finds challenging, and what he misses most—particularly Wi-Fi, music, and staying connected with his friends.

We also show how cooking aboard plays an important role in boosting morale. From simple meals to small comforts, food becomes a way to break up the routine, bring everyone together, and maintain energy during long days and nights at sea.
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MUSIC CREDITS:

"The Maze" by Josh Woodward
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"Endless Motion"
Music by Bensound.com/royalty-free-music
License code: FGTZCGSKPD27ZFCH
Artist: Benjamin Tissot
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KEYWORDS: family sailing vlog, sailing around the world, homeschooling at sea, worldschooling, sailing with kids, family cruising sailboat, long passage sailing, offshore sailing, night watch at sea, sail trim, liveaboard sailing life, sailing morale, crew dynamics on a sailboat, Amel Super Maramu
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