Single Handed Sailing on a Modern Sailboat

Rob Braxman Sailing
Rob Braxman Sailing
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Published 2021-10-10
I go out by myself to the ocean and show you how I've planned my steps to be able to do everything that I need to do, single handed. This is a bigger boat at near 40 feet, and with all the modern equipment, it actually ends up easier than sailing a smaller boat.
All Comments (21)
  • @danparsons2765
    Great video. So useful to see the detail for a beginner. Nice electric winch!
  • @robinwells8879
    Quite literally single handed thanks to the camera! Pretty slick my man!👍 Armageddon escape dry run. ✅ I reckon that you must have a couple of azimuth drives to do that slick a reverse berthing. Serious respect.
  • @TheAlyxzander
    Your a sailor as well as theprivacyguy you are quickly becoming one of myfavorite people on th web!
  • @SpiritedHumaneering
    This was very awesome to see - and inspiring. I am boat shopping now for a live-aboard 37-42 footer - and most often I will be solo sailing, so this first-person perspective walk through was actually very helpful. Awesome music choices too :)
  • @TM-tw1py
    Rob, your prowess with handling your yacht is great and gives me better comfort in your technology skills. Cheers!
  • @dylanstarratt6137
    Appreciate the nice demonstration, explanations, and sharing of thoughts, for going in/out of the harbor, and other boats, etc.
  • @godlysoul7543
    Your so multi talented! Loved everything you demonstrated....always your greatest fan!
  • @woody4269
    Super vid. Thank u. Loved reading your replies. And that reverse slip work....silky smooth! Merry Christmas 🎉.
  • @XoJennXo0823
    What an amazing life! Thank you for the inspiring video. I’m looking into getting a boat myself one day!!!
  • @avertactivity964
    Really appreciate you taking the time to film this Rob. I myself am considering the sailboat as a BOV as well as stand alone off grid "house". I don't recall ever hearing you mention your choice of mono vs multi hull, and I'd love to hear your take on that from a longevity/survival viewpoint. Also, do you have a rain-catchment system stowed away in the event that the water maker busts or meets its demise from EMP?
  • @softwarepearls4202
    Don't understand why the main was raised before setting off. In our local marina, you're not allowed to do that: sailing out needs to be 100% on motor, no sails up.
  • @mikenagy938
    Hey Rob, I enjoyed watching you sail your boat. I do have two points though, were you watching your telltails at all? You can't be really efficient unless they are streaming correctly. And do you have any plans for corralling those lines? Line bags, etc. Great video.