Smallest TransAt Attempt

[GordMay]

Andrew Bedwell will attempt to break record by sailing 1,900 miles across the Atlantic [Canada to Cornwall] in boat that is just 3'-3" In long.
More ➥ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...tiny-boat.html

[OldManMirage]

Wow. I read Hugo's book, it was fascinating. Not something I would want to do, but a real interesting read. Andrew's boat looks very "purpose built,' seems like if it's possible it could do it.

This is definitely one of those instances where it's more about the sailor than the boat. I really hope he does it. He would have done something amazing for sure !

[GordMay]

Originally Posted by OldManMirage

... This is definitely one of those instances where it's more about the sailor than the boat. I really hope he does it. He would have done something amazing for sure !

So would balancing oneself on one's nose, on a stack of 12 wineglasses, themselves balanced on a 2 legged stool, whilst juggling 5 swords.

[Knotical]

Wow, just wow.

I see she’s got twin rudders, a stayed rig with 2 foresails, proper Dorade vents, and a compass.

Now, is that a full keel or a fin with bulb? 😉

[ChrisJHC]

This raises one important question (apart from the obvious “why”):
What sort of anchor will he carry and why is it the best?

[Jim Cate]

While I admire audacity and ambition to accomplish difficult tasks, I really have my doubts about this one. I will be quite surprised if he succeeds, but not surprised if rescue is needed... or if he disappears at sea.

But I support the freedom to do such things and wish him the joy of safe arrival.

Jim

[Wotname]

Legend in his own bathtub or live aboard in a hot tub.

[redneckrob]

Good that he painted the bottom orange so it will be easier for thr rescuers in this SAR case waiting to happen to find the overturned "boat". Would be better to paint the whole thing orange......and better yet to leave it ashore on a bicycle wheel where it belongs.

[Knotical]

Originally Posted by redneckrob

Good that he painted the bottom orange so it will be easier for thr rescuers in this SAR case waiting to happen to find the overturned "boat". Would be better to paint the whole thing orange......and better yet to leave it ashore on a bicycle wheel where it belongs.

With the long and weighted keel it seems it will self-right, won’t stay capsized for long.

My main concern is the lack of fore-aft buoyancy and the potential to nose-dive with every wave.

He certainly has enough experience to know what this endeavor means and I am sure there are other people (experts) involved in this project that will increase his confidence level. The article does not mention anything about sea trials, would be interesting to see how she handled.

[Celestialsailor]

"On June 1, 1965 Robert Manry, a copy editor for the Plain Dealer and a Willowick, Ohio resident, left Falmouth, Massachusetts aboard his 13.5-foot sailboat, Tinkerbelle, to begin his voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. He arrived in Falmouth, England seventy-eight days later on August 17, 1965."


Makes you wonder why he thought he had to go so small.

[thesaltytar]

I'm thinking he sacrificed some windward performance with this sail plan.