Good Jibes #129: Stephen Wolf on Close Calls Sailing the World

This week’s host, John Arndt, is joined by returning guest Stephen Wolf to hear more tales from his 10-year, 40,000-mile circumnavigation on the 24-ft trimaran No Name back in the 1970s. His adventure started in Gashouse Cove and hit every part of the world — without his officially planning for a circumnavigation.

Hear about the scariest places and encounters he experienced on the water, how he and his wife Margo stayed safe on a boat’s “beach toy,” stories of battling wind, waves, lightning, fireballs, and killer whales, how they kept their entire cargo to less than 1,000 lbs., and how they managed to navigate without the tools at our fingertips today.

This episode covers everything from whales to customs. Here’s a small sample of what you will hear:

• Was Stephen ever threatened by locals on his journey?
• How long were they at Rose Island?
• What safety equipment did they have?
• How do you sail around the world without a motor?
• What did they do for food on the water?
• How did Stephen and Margo stay on good terms?
• What did they do when water came aboard?
• How did No Name get its name?

Read more about the incredible adventure at https://www.latitude38.com/issues/april-2023/#76.

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