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61 Days Alone At Sea!

October 15, 202501:01
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Now, I got up one morning and my rudd is
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hanging off. It had just been rotated
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off. So, it was it was a big fish that
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flapped its gummies around and rotated
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it. Probably a shark. I've got one pin
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flapping around like this with the
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rudder system on it. I've got to get in.
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I don't have a choice. I have to get in.
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I can't wait. It's going to get worse.
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And if that pin pulls the ass out of the
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boat, I'm getting water in there. So,
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I'm paddling in Tasman with no rudder,
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which is ridiculous. One day, and these
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are the days you dream about. There's 30
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knots behind me on a 5 m swell. I
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started surfing these waves and that's
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kind of fun at the best of times, but I
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had no rudder and so I had to change my
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sensory input. I started closing my eyes
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a lot and just using my ears. Soon as I
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felt the wind on my ear, I leaned and
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compensated and that meant I could surf.
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So I ended up being able to surf 5 m
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waves with no rudder with, you know, a
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400 kg boat and um I've never had so
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much fun in my life. Some people would
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probably say it's like a death wash.
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>> Yeah.
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>> Yeah. Have you heard that?

Podspun Insights

In this exhilarating episode, listeners are taken on a wild ride through the unpredictable waters of Tasman. The storyteller recounts a harrowing morning when their rudder mysteriously detached, leaving them at the mercy of the ocean's whims. With a hefty 400 kg boat and 30 knots of wind behind them, they embark on a daring adventure, surfing colossal 5-meter waves without the crucial steering mechanism. The narrative shifts from panic to pure joy as they adapt their approach, closing their eyes and relying on their senses to navigate the chaos. This episode captures the essence of embracing the unexpected and finding thrill in the face of adversity, making it a must-listen for anyone who craves adventure and inspiration.

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    Most chaotic
  • 92
    Best overall
  • 90
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  • 90
    Best concept / idea

Episode Highlights

  • Surfing Without a Rudder
    Faced with a malfunctioning rudder, the speaker learns to navigate waves using only their senses.
    “I started closing my eyes a lot and just using my ears.”
    @ 00m 38s
    October 15, 2025

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Rudder Trouble00:14
  • Sensory Shift00:38
  • Epic Surfing00:52