On October 3rd 2017, Jerome Rand set sail from Gloucester Mass aboard his Westsail 32 "Mighty Sparrow." 271 day later a bearded, skinny sailor came over the horizon after sailing 29,805 miles around the world. These videos are from the collection taken during the trip. This was one of the very few solo nonstop circumnavigations aboard a boat 32 feet or less. The adventure of a life time brought to you by Jerome Rand, Enjoy!
I currently travel to inspirational speaking events in hopes of raising the money to set sail again. For more information visit 5thcape.com
ALL seafarers are required by law to keep a lookout while at sea. You can't do this if you are asleep, and you have to sleep some time. AIS is good but not infallible and not all boats have it.
Taking your time is the key, when Sparrow surfs a wave it takes the pressure off the sail. Normally it would already be deep reefed. I would think with a furling main as long as you were on the right tack you should be able to downsize. Staying ahead of the game is the goal, smaller sails sooner. Hope that helps
Right on! Thank you so much, Jerome - such a treat to have the sneak peek into your recent voyage across Lake Michigan! So cool! The Catalina is a lovely vessel and I really appreciated the tour both inside and out - what year is the boat?
Don’t get me wrong And for certain an hour at sea is like 8 hours on shore And yet in an enclosed wheelhouse with creature comforts taming the climate and great hot meals But what shall become of the Mighty Sparrow
