He Sailed Around the World Alone in a Small Sailboat | Alberg 30 Sailboat (Ep173)

What does it take to sail 30,000 miles around the world…alone…in a 30-foot sailboat? And what happens when your boat is knocked down in 50-knot winds and you're convinced you might die? In this episode, I sit down with Jason, the current owner of my old 1972 Alberg 30 sailboat, to hear the incredible story of his solo circumnavigation. Over 3 years, 8 months, and 8 days, he sailed this classic fiberglass sailboat around the world, crossing the South Pacific during the pandemic, surviving a violent sailboat knockdown, repairing a bent mast, and proving that you don't need a million-dollar yacht to have an extraordinary adventure.

We discuss why he chose the Alberg 30, what it cost to sail around the world, the gear that mattered most, life alone at sea, wind vanes, lithium batteries, outboard engines, and why simplicity may be the secret to successful long-distance cruising.
This video covers:
✅ Solo sailing around the world
✅ 1972 Alberg 30 circumnavigation
✅ Bluewater sailboat review
✅ Sailing 30,000 miles alone
✅ Knockdown in 50-knot storm conditions
✅ Sailing during the COVID pandemic
✅ Offshore cruising and ocean passages
✅ Cost of sailing around the world
✅ Best small sailboats for circumnavigation
✅ Classic sailboat restoration and refit
The Alberg 30 is one of the most respected bluewater cruising sailboats ever built, and this story proves that adventure isn't about having the biggest or most expensive boat—it's about having the courage to leave the dock.

No matter what the Salty Dawgs tell you---It just takes skill, preparation, ambition, and determination. It does not take a big fast sailboat to cross oceans. If you've ever dreamed of sailing around the world, living aboard a sailboat, offshore cruising, or buying a classic sailboat, this is a story you won't forget.

Special Thanks to Jason Jernigan for his patience and story.
You can follow Jason's Sailing Adventures here: https://www.facebook.com/share/19MkajYkkc/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Alberg 30 Lora Begins a Circumnavigation - Jason with James Baldwin https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXdS0ufiu1I&t=20s

⭐Thanks to James Baldwin for inspiration, knowledge, and some excellent restoration work.
For more information on James Baldwin, please visit:https://atomvoyages.com/

0:00 The Sailor
3:18 The Boat
10:45 The Knockdown
16:56 The Preparation
18:57 The Cost
23:35 The Details
25:49 The Advice
27:58 The Truth

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