A man sailing the Pacific Ocean reveals his unique sleeping method, leaving viewers terrified and concerned for his safety.
A man named Luke is sailing alone across the Pacific Ocean, and he has been sharing his experiences on TikTok.
His account, which he goes by “sailing_songbird,” has caught the attention of many people.
Recently, he posted a video showing how he sleeps on his small sailboat, and it has made viewers nervous.
Sleeping at sea presents significant challenges and difficulties.
Sailing across an ocean is no easy task, and one of the biggest challenges is getting enough sleep.
Luke, a former music teacher, has been on this journey for 18 nights.
In his video, he explained how difficult it is to sleep on a boat, especially when the weather is rough.
He described how the boat rocks back and forth, tossing him around in his cabin.
“People want to know what its like sleeping on a small sailboat in the middle of the Pacific.
“It’s night 18, sailing across the Pacific alone and when there’s high seas this is what it’s like to sleep.”
The video shows him being thrown from one side of the cabin to the other, hitting the walls and his bed.
This constant movement can be disorienting and uncomfortable.
The man shares tips for sleeping on a sailboat
To help others who might want to try sailing, Luke offered some tips on how to sleep better on a boat.
He suggested “wedging” yourself in before going to sleep.
This means finding a way to secure your body so you do not move around too much.
He explained that this can help reduce the swaying and make it easier to get some rest.
“I would pay a pretty penny for a flatbed right now, goodbye, wish me luck,” he closed the video.
Despite the challenges, Luke humorously remarked that he would pay a lot for a flatbed at that moment.
His light-hearted attitude about the situation has resonated with many viewers.
The video sparked a lot of reactions on social media.
Many people expressed their concern for Luke.
They admitted that the thought of sleeping on a boat in the middle of the ocean made them anxious.
Comments included feelings of seasickness and fears about the boat tipping over.
That’s why I personally chose not to sail across the ocean. That and I’ve never sailed before, one user said.
This is actually how my husband sleeps in our stationary bed, the second user wrote.
Bro next time you’re at shore buy a hammock so you just swing. Hammocks used to be really common for sailors, the third user commented.
So do you just trust that you aren’t going to get taken by a huge rogue wave? How does this work? I’d be so nervous and unable to sleep, another user wrote.
I used a hammock and had bungee lines attached to the center of the hammock on each side.
The result was being rocked gently all night. Slept great, someone said.
Ocean sailing is both thrilling and deeply challenging.
Sailing across the Pacific is both an exciting and daunting task.
The ocean is unpredictable, and conditions can change rapidly.
Luke’s journey showcases the beauty and risks of ocean sailing.
While many dream of adventure on the high seas, the reality can be quite different.
Some viewers even suggested using a hammock to help with the swaying.
However, Luke quickly pointed out that using a hammock in a storm may not be the safest option.
His experiences remind us that while sailing can be thrilling, it also comes with significant challenges.
@sailing_songbird Last night was a rough one… good news is that I made plenty of miles. Only 1617 miles to go! #sailing #solosailing