When British sailors Dan and Em Bower were young and recently married, they dreamed a dream of sailing their own boat around the world. The obstacles before them were the usual ones: money, time and sailing experience
Undaunted, they spent six years preparing for the adventure of a lifetime and eventually were able to join the World ARC 2014. Over the next 18 months, they lived their dream and carved a circle around the world,
Now, 10 years later, they are at it again, this time with the World ARC 2024
In a recent article in Yachting Monthly, Dan looks back at bis first circumnavigation and reflects on what it took, for them, to make themselves ready for the adventure and what he learned the first time around.
He covers everything from building seamanship skills to the best sails for the job and how to deal with inacurate charts in the Third World. His advice is plain, thorough and on the mark.
A circumnavigation is not for everyone, but if it is on your bucket list, you’ll appreciate Dan and Em’s council.
