Good Jibes #240: Elliot Aron on Singlehanding at Any Age, With Host Ryan Foland
This week we chat with 16-year-old singlehanded sailor Elliot Aron about sailing solo at any age. Tune in as Elliot chats with host Ryan Foland about his first solo crossing from L.A. to Catalina Island when he was 12, about the joy of being responsible for everything and about circumnavigating when he turns 18.
Hear why there’s nothing like singlehanding, how to learn about your engine, the top spots on Catalina Island, his aspirations for a solo circumnavigation, and how to break the norm and follow your dream.
Here’s a small sample of what you will hear in this episode:
- Circumnavigating at 18 and why the decision is already made
- “If you don’t die, it’s all a fun story”
- The throttle-cable disaster: zooming into Avalon Harbor at full power, solo
- Elliot is 16 years old and has been taking the bus to his boat every day
- Why sail solo? The freedom, the quiet and the joy of being responsible for everything
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Learn more about Elliot at ElliotAron.com and Ryan at Ryan.Online
Check out the episode and show notes for much more detail.