Walter Van Lier: Sails half way around the world on a wing and a prayer

Ocean Sailing Podcast

English - April 27, 2022 07:08 - 2 hours - 189 MB - ★★★★ - 72 ratings
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Walter Van Lier finds a 1980's Beneteau yacht for sale online and flies half way around the world during COVID to buy it. This is the story of a crazy adventurer with a heart of gold and his remarkable journey from Spain to Hobart, Australia.

From a broken forestay, to engine failure, shredded mainsail and steering failure this tale has it all. Walter is a full time vagabond and part time fruit picker who owns 3 yachts and has created a life of fun filled sailing adventures.

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