6000 km solo across the Indian Ocean, from Christmas Island via Cocos Keeling to Réunion. 28 days without land, dealing with only small technical problems, calms and two heavy-weather fronts with waves over five metres. I spend five days sailing in strong winds and rough seas, heave-to for 24 hours and finally reach Réunion happily and proud after 3000 nautical miles alone on the ocean.
rough seas sailing
Headwinds non-stop: Why this crossing is so dreaded. New Zealand to Australia
A 1,200-mile sailing voyage from New Zealand to Australia turns into a race against time. Cyclone warnings, headwinds, rough seas, broken gear, and failed weather reports test two sailors on the wild Tasman Sea. Plans change from Sydney to Coffs Harbour. After 17 exhausting days battling wind and waves, they finally reach Australia—tired, relieved, and victorious.