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Man sailing across the ocean alone shows where he is on Google Maps and it's giving people anxiety

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Published 16:17 26 Jun 2024 GMT+1

Man sailing across the ocean alone shows where he is on Google Maps and it's giving people anxiety

A man sailing across the Pacific Ocean in a sailboat has awoken a new fear in people who can't believe his trip

Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard Kaonga

Featured Image Credit: Tiktok/@sailing_songbird

Topics: Community, Social Media

Gerrard Kaonga
Gerrard Kaonga

Gerrard is a Journalist at UNILAD and has dived headfirst into covering everything from breaking global stories to trending entertainment news. He has a bachelors in English Literature from Brunel University and has written across a number of different national and international publications. Most notably the Financial Times, Daily Express, Evening Standard and Newsweek.

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A brave former teacher traded in the classroom for Pacific Ocean as he attempts to cross the vast body of water in a sailboat.

Luke, a former school music teacher decided to ditch his normal life for a once in a lifetime trip.

Detailing his journey on his TikTok page, 'sailing_songbird', he showed the world just how beautiful and terrifying the experience can be.

Many social media users admitted, while it is a fascinating journey, it is certainly driving up their anxiety and we don’t blame them.

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Many social media users admitted while (sailing_songbird)it is a fascinating journey, it is certainly driving up their anxiety
Many social media users admitted while (sailing_songbird)it is a fascinating journey, it is certainly driving up their anxiety

In one of his most viral videos, that has been viewed more than 33 million times, Luke even showed where he and his boat are in the ocean.

“It is month one, day 31 of sailing across the Pacific Ocean alone,” he said in the video.

He continued: “I’m in the doldroms, I’m stuck here in the doldrums and there is no wind.

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“For reference, I am right about as far away from land you can be on the planet.”

In what would should be a pretty terrifying realisation, Luke admitted he was appreciative of the experience.

He added: “It is incredibly disorientating to be out on a paddleboard with absolutely nothing on the horizon except like a super cool sunset.


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“I am well over1,000 miles away from any piece of land, and it is so quiet. This definitely feels like one of the more incredible things I'm privileged enough to experience.”

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While many people on social media remarked about this once in a lifetime journey, others simply couldn’t get over how anxious the experience would make them.

“Nothing is creepier than an open body of water. I can’t,” one user wrote.

“That’s crazy because if you look closely you can see the HELL and the NAH,” joked another.

“This is quite literally my biggest fear,” a third added.

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“Are there people out there with zero fear or anxiety?!? Is that a thing? Is it supposed to be that way? I need a study,” commented another.

Recently Luke revealed that he is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean (TikTok/@sailing_songbird)
Recently Luke revealed that he is in the middle of the Pacific Ocean (TikTok/@sailing_songbird)

However, while many were absolutely freaking out over the guy sailing the ocean alone so casually, others were amazed by his phone signal.

“Man’s uploading from the Pacific Ocean, and I’m losing network in my bathroom,” one wrote.

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As another joked: “Damn the pacific got Wi-Fi?”

It turns out Luke has a dish on his boat so he can pick up the phone signal.

But, however you feel about it, it is safe to say Luke will have the best travel story in his back pocket for any and all occasions.

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