Join host Buttons Padin for the 24th episode of Lessons Learned, the UK Sailmakers podcast series, featuring a very special guest: Adam Loory.
After 34 years as General Manager of UK Sailmakers—during which he became a world-class offshore sailor—Adam is using his retirement to pursue a dream instilled in him by his father: sailing around the world. His next major chapter begins this Monday, February 2, as he sets sail from New Rochelle, NY, on a converted Open 50.
In this episode, Adam discusses the route and preparations for sailing through the Panama Canal and across to the South Pacific. While Adam plans to fly home from Fiji after cruising the islands, the preparation for this voyage has been a world-class undertaking in its own right.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
- The Refit: Detailed insights into the transformation of a race boat for long-term performance cruising.
- The Logistics: Adam shares what has gone into the preparation for the boat and his crew of four as they prepare to cast off in freezing Northeast temperatures.
- The Itinerary: A look at the complex navigational preparations for the trek to the Panama Canal and beyond.
Don’t miss this thrilling discussion packed with valuable lessons and inspiration from Adam’s journey, Reaching thru Retirement.
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