How To Go Sailing Around The World with Brian Trautman

Jan 23, 2025

Brian Trautman, captain of SV Delos and a seasoned sailor, shares his adventures from a decade of sailing across six continents. He reveals how to transition from a corporate career to a life at sea, making sailing more accessible for beginners. The conversation covers transformative life changes linked to sailing, the joys of traveling with family, and essential tips on sailing certifications—especially in beautiful Grenada. Listeners will be inspired to embrace adventure and consider the possibilities of a sailing lifestyle.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Sailing Into Life Changes

02:07 • 20min

Embracing Adventure and Travel Essentials

21:52 • 3min

Setting Intentions in Sailing and Travel

25:04 • 15min

Embracing Fear and Adventure in Sailing

39:53 • 4min

Sailing Adventures in Grenada

44:05 • 8min

Understanding Sailing and Essential Resources for Aspiring Sailors

52:22 • 2min

Navigating the Seas: Challenges and Community

54:06 • 18min

Sailing Life: Balancing Adventure and Family

01:12:22 • 10min

Embracing a Life of Sailing and Slow Travel

01:22:35 • 5min

Have you ever dreamed of learning how to sail and setting off on a global adventure? What if I told you it’s more achievable than you think?

Brian Trautman is the captain of SV Delos, a 53-foot sailing vessel that’s been his floating home for over a decade. What started as an 18-month sailing trip in 2008 turned into a lifelong adventure as Brian explored six continents and 45 countries by sea (at the time of this recording). Along the way, he started documenting his journey on YouTube, becoming a popular sailing channel with over 900k subscribers.

In this episode, Brian shares how even beginners can master sailing, plan a round-the-world trip, and embrace the adventure of a lifetime.

From practical tips for learning to sail and the best places to get started to fascinating stories of life at sea, you’ll discover how sailing can transform your life and perspective.

Ready to get your sea legs? If you could sail anywhere in the world, where would you go first? I'd love to hear your thoughts, and I hope you’ll share them by sending me an audio message.

*This is a previously released episode from the archives! Zero To Travel interviews are timeless, offering valuable insight whenever you listen.

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Tune In To Learn:

How Brian went from a corporate career to full-time sailing
How he turned his lifestyle into a sustainable source of income
Why learning to sail is easier and more accessible than you think
The best places in the world to learn how to sail
What certifications you need (or don’t need) to sail internationally
Tips for planning your first sailing trip, from short journeys to global routes
What it’s like to live self-sufficiently on the water and navigate challenges like storms, repairs, and seasickness
How to find a crew and insights into the global sailing community
What it actually costs to live on a boat
Safety tips and lessons learned from real-world experiences
And so much more

Resources:

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Visit SVDelos.com
Follow SV Delos on Facebook | Instagram | YouTube
Chasing Bubbles Documentary
World Cruising Routes Book
Required Reading On Delos
The Complete Sailing Manual

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