In the morning, Pablo Belueso He wakes up at sunrise and eats oatmeal and milk for breakfast while reading a classic navigation book. A priori there is nothing wrong. But then he cast his hook to see if he could get some fresh fish to eat and eat. This is the beginning of his routine and the 29-year-old is immersed in life’s adventures. Sailing around the world alone.
On November 5, 2024, he La Lapita Portin Tarragona, and now, more than a year later, he continues to explore the seas aboard Sofia VI. “I was lucky that my family always loved the sea. We spent summers on my grandfather’s 7-metre yacht and sailed all day long,” he says. 20 minutes From somewhere in the Java Sea between the Indonesian islands of Borneo, Java, Sumatra, and Celebes.
Born in Barcelona, he has always tilted his life in the same direction. study Naval architecture and beyond Ships and maritime transport. And while working as a naval engineer on a large sailing ship, he finally decided to realize his dream of travel. I didn’t hesitate for a moment; “If I hadn’t taken the plunge, I would have regretted it when I grew up.” It’s related.
From La Lapita to Southeast Asia
From April 1, 2024 to November 5, 2024, Pablo Belueso will Preparation for Sofia VI before facing his big challenge. “We checked the entire boat from top to bottom, bow to stern, starboard to port and maintained, changed and updated all systems,” he says. Once you’re ready, it’s time to organize your route. “To do this, I took the help of many books and people much more experienced than me who have already sailed the oceans of the world.” Regarding the mental factor, the Barcelona native always says “I was well aware of what I was getting into. ”In difficult moments, I try to relativize and think that I could always be worse, that everything is temporary, I’m lucky to be able to make my dreams come true” he added.
Finally, Paul went to the sea. He set sail from La La Pita. Lanzarote,later cross atlantic ocean To the Caribbean Sea. So he stopped at the island. ancientwhere he spent time At the end of 2024, I headed to Panama. After spending a month in paradise san blas islands, crossed the panama canal To access the Pacific Ocean and embark on the longest journey ever: 33 days of uninterrupted sailing up to of marquesas islands, in French Polynesia. Bit by bit he crossed the world’s largest ocean, stopping in Tuamotu, Tahiti, Moorea, Taha’a, Bora Bora, Tonga, Fiji and Vanuatu. Australia. The Barcelona man sailed around the Great Barrier Reef before arriving at Thursday Island, between Australia and Papua New Guinea, heading to Kupang and then Bali. Indonesia.
“I’m currently sailing to Southeast Asia. go to thailand Through the Strait of Malacca,” he elaborated. Once you arrive in an Asian country, you will be able to cross the Indian Ocean. South Africa“After crossing the Cape of Good Hope, he intends to go back up the Atlantic Ocean until he reaches Spain again. And once there, Pablo is clear about what he will do first: “Be with my people: my family, my girlfriend, my friends. Until they get tired of me,” he tells us with a smile.
Stormy days until we reach paradise
“The important thing in sailing is not to go where you want to go, but to use the situation to get there. Let’s go where the sea allows“That’s why he chose destinations along the route based on wind, currents and safety of anchorages, prioritizing those that most appealed to him due to nature and local culture,” Pablo tells us.I don’t look for the most touristy places.But what tells me something is a quiet anchorage, a sailor’s story, or simply a place where the boat and I can get a good rest before setting off. ” he elaborates.
Luckily he didn’t suffer any damage. The boat has serious technical problems; bad weatherlike strong Storm with rain, lightning, waves up to 3.5 meters high, winds up to 37 knots. ”he most difficult section So far it has been a journey from Panama across the equator to more or less the Galapagos. There were at least two storms every day “And we were navigating around logs that were so big that if we hit them, the hull would leak,” he told us.
But of course, feeding his sailing spirit and discovering the isolated corners of the earth was the necessary motivation to overcome all obstacles. ” french polynesia Overall I was very impressed. Arrived after 33 days of sailing Nuku Hiva And it’s amazing to see the stunning green mountains growing out of the bay. The scent of damp earth and flowers comes from 16 miles before we anchor,” explains Pablo.
“in particular, Tuamotu Islands “The experience of being on a yacht is something you will never forget,” he explains. These little paradises in the middle of the Pacific Ocean are atolls formed by a ring of coral around a lagoon. But despite their beauty, sailing between them is not easy. “You have to go in at the exact tide and sun height to see the corals, but when you’re anchored inside you feel absolute peace. There’s very little noise, the water is so clear you can see the anchor from the deck, and the underwater life is incredible. What’s more, locals are charming”.
“Time no longer has the structure it has on Earth.”
For Pablo Berueso, “the days go by very quickly.” Young people wake up at sunrise, have breakfast, read a book, and then try their hand at the next thing. Catch something for lunch and dinner later. The fresh fish will be accompanied by everything you can prepare during your stay on land. Stir-fried vegetables, sauce, pasta, rice, quinoa…”Once this is done, you have two options. If the seas are calm, you can continue cooking the leftovers. If the sea is rough and cooking is a hassle, I try to eat canned food. ” be water treatment plant Make drinking water from seawater.
The routine continues as follows. General boat inspection and position calculation.”Just like navigators did when GPS didn’t exist: c“I look at the altitude with a sextant and make the meridian at noon.” During breaks, he writes, observes the ocean, and records videos. Tell us about your trip on social networks (@Pablo Belle Sails), When night falls, turn on your navigation lights and don your vest and headlamp. ”We have dinner and it’s around 11pm. Start falling asleep every 30 minutes. I wake up in the morning, check my course, set sail, look at the horizon if there’s light, and sleep for another 30 minutes. That is until the sun rises,” he elaborated.
“When you’re at sea for days, Time no longer has the structure it does on Earth.. There are no Mondays or Sundays, only sunrises and sunsets. Measure the passage of time with simple movements, such as eating your next meal, measuring with a sextant, changing a candle, or taking a break. Time slows down and somehow you are able to live more in the moment. ” he says.
In search of the next journey
This adventure around the world is about more than just enjoying the sailing experience and discovering paradisiacal places that only existed in our imaginations. Self-actualization and personal learning also play an important role. ”you learn to be self-sufficientIt’s about staying calm and trusting yourself when something goes wrong,” says Pablo.
“You’re aware too. How much money do you really need to survive?“And when you’re alone in the middle of the ocean, every little thing counts: a good meal, a sunrise, a message you receive,” he elaborates. There are also trips where the destination isn’t important, but more than just the enjoyment of the journey, in this case, the lessons it leaves us with. “It may sound cliché, but when you’re sailing alone for weeks in an unpredictable environment, you learn about yourself… you realize how capable you are” they point out.
When you spend so much time staring at the waves and thinking, you can’t help but think about what’s next. future projects. “First of all, I have to work, because once I get to Spain, my savings will be minimal,” Pablo says with a laugh. And once again the sea will be his destination. “I’d like to sail the high latitudes, Cape Horn, Alaska, the Northwest Passage… but these are big words. I’d also like to repeat my journey around the world, but at a tropical pace with a companion. Or spend some time with me.” explore the pacific oceanfrom French Polynesia through Micronesia to Japan. “If it were up to this man from Barcelona, no corner of the earth would be left unexplored. And he is right.”There are many destinations to discover…”.
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