What a great interview with an absolute sailing legend. His unassuming demeanor and the fact that he's led such an incredible life makes listening to his tales a real pleasure.
Great stories from the old timers, makes you question your own manhood, These guys have fantastic, valuable insight to life on water. Thanks for sharing.
Truly a great video Drake, I love listening to old timers tell their stories. It's almost like sitting in a classroom you know, they teach so much when they talk and tell the tales.
great videos of Eric, watching them now for 4th time. I always learn something from them each time. I am really looking forward to your video series to come on the Alantic crossing in January. Gary & Carolynn S/V Paladin.
An amazing man... thanks for all these great interviews. Eric has been down to the Antarctic a 4th time since this video. He visited the South Pole Inn, famously built by Tom Crean, a survivor of the Shackleton Antarctic expedition, so that he could quaff a beer at the South Pole! More in this link with a great photo: www.bnl.gov/newsroom/news.php?a=11483
Hi Jasper, I'm not sure which storm Eric was talking about. You might be able to find out more about it by reading through Eric's online newsletters at yachtfiona.com
Although I do indeed enjoy reading about this man as well as watching his video's it seems that he as more then once sailed his vessel a bit reckless. A prudent sailor keeps good watch upon the ever changing weather and takes steps to avoid such things as when he speaks about sailing in "150kts" of wind. This is not a strong storm but rather a hurricane and when you do this your not just putting your vessel, crew and yourself at great risk but also anyone whom might have to attempt rescue if something should go wrong. That said however I do respect this man for his skills and many ocean voyages.
Tzahal Tavor he obviously didn't know he was going to sail in winds of 150 knots...it was an exceptionally strong system he got caught up in...which sometimes happens in that area...
Try out sailing a hurricane once it forms out in the open ocean. If you’ve gone around the world a multiple times your bound to hit a tropical storm unplanned of course
Hi Dave, Thanks for your comment. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed the interview. Eric Forsyth was my very first cruiser interview. Hard to believe it was 7 years ago!! Since I've interviewed around 25 others. I hope you will enjoy them all. Happy sailing and fair winds. - Drake
