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.

Where did the narrator complete his 8,000-mile journey?

• Sydney, Australia

• San Pedro, California

• London, UK

• New York, USA

How did the narrator learn navigation?

• Online courses

• From a mentor

• In the Sydney Library

• Through trial and error

What is unique about the narrator's chronometer?

• It's a digital watch

• It's a sundial

• It's an ordinary pocket watch

• It's a high-tech GPS device

What type of compass did the narrator use?

• A digital compass

• A Boy Scout compass

• A marine compass

• A magnetic compass

What challenge did the narrator face with his ship's log?

• It was lost at sea

• It was chewed by a shark

• It was stolen

• It was water-damaged