Self-taught sailor arrives in CA after crossing the Pacific Ocean in his small boat

The speaker recounts their arrival in San Pedro, California, after an 8,000-mile journey from Australia. They describe their boat as home for the past year and showcase the navigation instruments they crafted themselves. The speaker learned navigation at the Sydney Library and used a sextant, a pocket watch as a chronometer, and a Boy Scout compass to navigate. They also mention the ship's log, which was damaged by a shark, and express relief that the journey is over.

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