Epic Sailing Adventures on a Tradewind 35

Francis Hawkings is a seasoned sailor who began his maritime adventures in Scotland.

In this video, Francis shares his experiences aboard `Plainsong`, his Tradewind 35, which has taken him to Tahiti, Pitcairn, Easter Island, Cape Horn, Patagonia, and, most recently, Japan.

A true gentleman of the sea, Francis’s tales are a treasure for serious sailors and anyone captivated by life on the ocean. He is the author of the Pacific Crossing Guide 4th Edition, published by Bloomsbury Publishing.

This is Part One of the interview, in which Francis shares his sailing story thus far. Stay tuned for Part Two, where he offers invaluable tips for cruising in Japan.

Please click on these links to read about his eventful solo passage from Hawaii to Japan
https://www.yachtingworld.com/features/francis-hawkings-remains-composed-on-an-eventful-pacific-crossing-139679

Thanks to Francis and Satomi Izutsu for sharing their photographs.

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