Epic Sailing Adventures on a Tradewind 35

Francis Hawkings is a seasoned sailor who began his maritime adventures in Scotland.
In this video, Francis shares his experiences aboard `Plainsong`, his Tradewind 35, which has taken him to Tahiti, Pitcairn, Easter Island, Cape Horn, Patagonia, and, most recently, Japan.
A true gentleman of the sea, Francis’s tales are a treasure for serious sailors and anyone captivated by life on the ocean. He is the author of the Pacific Crossing Guide 4th Edition, published by Bloomsbury Publishing.
This is Part One of the interview, in which Francis shares his sailing story thus far. Stay tuned for Part Two, where he offers invaluable tips for cruising in Japan.
Please click on these links to read about his eventful solo passage from Hawaii to Japan
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Thanks to Francis and Satomi Izutsu for sharing their photographs.

[@alansmollen]

Very impressive interview of an incredible gentleman.

[@PacificSolo]

yes indeed, Thanks for watching Alan

[@gogogaga7441]

Wonderful interview, thank you for taking the time to record for us!

[@PacificSolo]

Thanks for taking the time to watch and comment.

[@Juan-ly5mn]

Great interview. Thank you both.

[@PacificSolo]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@PleiadesOfBirdham]

Lovely interview thanks for posting.

[@PacificSolo]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@psystealth]

great vid, fair winds!!

[@PacificSolo]

Thanks for watching

[@HanaHaylen]

nice😊so inspiring

[@PacificSolo]

Thanks

[@Seacracker1]

Great and inspiring interview

[@PacificSolo]

Thanks for watching and commenting

[@kevingardner1658]

A fantastic chat, really enjoyed it

[@PacificSolo]

Thanks for watching

[@fastbikejp]

great video

[@PacificSolo]

Thanks!

[@ChristopherEve]

Thanks, enjoyed watching that

[@PacificSolo]

Thanks for watching!

[@agentdouble-osoul158]

That was most enjoyable, and a massive thanks for posting it very much appreciated. I’m 67 and wondering if I have the guts to go solo sailing again. I vowed never to do it again, that was back in 2001 when I was much younger :) Even though I had the best time of my life. I’m constantly looking for that perfect sailboat to take me far away from the maddening crowd…

[@PacificSolo]

Thanks for watching and your kind words. Yes Francis is an inspiration to me and others. Yep, it is good to have a `never too late` outlook. And yes solo sailing can be scary at times

[@RappinIggyG]

Enjoyed that. Cheers!

[@PacificSolo]

Thanks watching and commenting

[@blazerboy9216]

Many years ago there was a field in Lymington where Tradewind hulls were just lying around presumably waiting to be finished.

[@PacificSolo]

interesting

[@davidrowene]

NO SOUND - WILL TRY AGAIN LATER

[@PacificSolo]

Hmmm it should work … it does on all my devices