4 days at sea (part two) - Sailing Tarka Ep. 16

Tarka is a 1973 Albin Vega 27 (8.2m) that I bought sight-unseen and without sailing experience on the island of St. Martin in April of 2017. I was thrust head-first into ocean sailing as I got Tarka safely south from what would become the most devastating hurricane seasons on record. We are now working our way west towards the Pacific.

I am sailing Tarka around the world in part to raise money and awareness for coral conservation by supporting the Coral Reef Alliance. You can learn more here:

or visit their website directly:

If you make a donation to their website directly in Tarka's honor, please send me an e-mail copy of your receipt so I can keep track of Tarka's fundraising. You can forward to:

Additional support for Tarka’s sail for CORAL (The Coral Reef Alliance) comes from donations by:

Soylent - Healthy provisioning for the long offshore passages
Sta Lok - Swage-less terminals for portions of Tarka’s rigging, making it an easy DIY job and allowing for easy inspection

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Music credits:

Plastic or Paper - YouTube Audio Library

Castleshire - Chris Haugen

Wings - YouTube Audio Library

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Music credits:

Wings by Nicolai Heidas
Dance With Me by Ehrling @ehrling

[stevenlarratt]

Never skip anywhere! It is better to regret something that you have done rather than something you haven't!

[finding_mojo]

Hi your comment about disengaging the tiller auto helm is simply managed by the way you rig your last chance floating line. Simply run it into the cockpit and rig so that if pulled from astern it will raise the arm off the tiller and there you go. One pull on the line autohelm disengages and boat will round up and you can work your way back aboard. But you should really always be in a safety line and harness when on deck so this is unlikely to happen. :)

[rmetroman]

"I think I'm content out here & being alone"... Just how I feel sailing single handed.

[johnhall]

Just now discovering your channel. Kinda addicted. Looking into a 25’ Seawald. If I were only 20 years younger to go where you have gone!

[samrr]

Outstanding. I’ve watched some of the most famous sailing channels and have to say yours is the most wholesome and genuine. Cheers to being a standup guy with a true talent for harnessing ‘life’.

[sveula]

Downhaul on the wisker pole to stop it kicking up in the gusts and rolly seas👍

[amackclassic]

That intro always hits me right in the heart.

[wurdzify]

You are doing amazing things millions of people dream to do. Completely and thoroughly enjoy watching your inspirational travels with a worthy cause.

[flyingdutchman]

Because the Vega is a wee bit tender until about 15 degrees, wing running can make even the best of us a little wobbly. I personally avoid wing running whenever possible. Congrats on completing this leg of your journey.

[JesusHernandez-xpbh]

Hi buddy, I miss your videos please upload more videos more often, I admire you cause you are solosailing, and a small boat, Thanks I really enjoy watching your channel on youtube, Im struggling cancer but I have good and bad days but my happiest days is when Im watching the sailors like you showing us how beautiful this world is, thanks again God bless you and hope to see another video of you close to the Panama canal, you are my inspiration for life thanks thanks, everything is posible when you go for it, by the way I have watched all your episides since number one, have fun in that new island you just landed

[somadevo]

Hi, you just sailed into my life which is no longer on the ocean but sailing lives on in your being long after the sails are in their bags. I like what you have happening and seem to have a good disposition to be a skipper. This calling will certainly form you in valuable ways. Infinite Highest Blessings

[otterhound]

It's wonderful to watch you grow into this since episode 1. It will only get better and better. Fair winds!

[miragesailing]

Nice job. I dove the island once. Took me 3 years to go home.

its take a lot of courage to do what you do . wish the best for you man .

[ogdog]

Great video, thanks for sharing your adventure. Very gutsy effort in such a small boat. I really enjoy your narration.

[greggtilghman]

By far my favorite video you've submitted! Thanks for the tag along! Headed out this weekend on my own sailboat but HA! not nearly as far as you've gone!

[DIY-DaddyO]

Nicely done video. As a complete none sailor it's nice to see the camera rolling while you work on the sails n such. Is there a full tour of Taka? Be nice to see the cooking/ sleeping arrangements.

[sailingvesselsouthernlady]

Great video. Its nice to see that a fabulous adventure can be had in a small sailboat.

[mhensen]

Well done in every aspect, impressive learning curve, nice teaser, all in all a great vid

[randynickel]

Another good video...and nice tease till next time!