Life Aboard on a Long Passage: Sailing Thailand to Sri Lanka | Sleep, Sails, and Survival Ep 239

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 will 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, who shares what it is 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.

This episode captures both the preparation and the emotional reality of offshore sailing, balancing practical seamanship with the human side of life aboard on a family passage.


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" The Maze " by Josh Woodward. Free download: http://joshwoodward.com/

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Artist: : Benjamin Tissot


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