Dan Turner
Australian sailor and boatbuilder who constructed a 19-foot plywood yacht in his driveway and completed a solo circumnavigation, finishing second in the Mini Globe Race after a 16-month, 28,000-nautical-mile voyage.
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Mar 16, 2026 • 22min
Sailor Dan sails the world
Dan Turner, Australian sailor and DIY boatbuilder who built a 19-foot plywood yacht in his driveway. He talks about crafting the boat by hand and facing skeptics. He recounts surviving a brutal 70-knot storm and rounding the Cape of Storms. He reflects on family sacrifices, solo-sailing sleep strategies, and the unexpected camaraderie among competitors.
