Just have to comment that this is plain false (as already evident by dinghy sailing). I've sailed up to 35-footers solo (although I'd advise to stay below 30-ish or 3-4 tons, makes it easier to not crash hard into things). It takes a bit more prepping and does help a lot if you have an autopilot or windvane self-steering (for sail changes and reefing) but it can be done without as well.
And I used to sail my 28-footer solo without an engine.
If you're interested in sailing I recommend checking out Per Tangvald (known as Peter Tangvald). He sailed around the world in his homebuilt engineless ~52-footer for decades, generally handling the boat by himself.
> itβs nearly impossible to sail on your own
Just have to comment that this is plain false (as already evident by dinghy sailing). I've sailed up to 35-footers solo (although I'd advise to stay below 30-ish or 3-4 tons, makes it easier to not crash hard into things). It takes a bit more prepping and does help a lot if you have an autopilot or windvane self-steering (for sail changes and reefing) but it can be done without as well.
And I used to sail my 28-footer solo without an engine.
If you're interested in sailing I recommend checking out Per Tangvald (known as Peter Tangvald). He sailed around the world in his homebuilt engineless ~52-footer for decades, generally handling the boat by himself.
https://wavetrain.net/2016/01/17/sea-gypsy-early-adventures-...