The Human Adventure
The Human Adventure
Jake Bushman
From Malaysia To The World: The Audacious Circumnavigation with Fabian Fernandez
58 minutes Posted Dec 18, 2025 at 7:00 am.
Audacious Dreams Set The Stage
Show Welcome And Listener Support
Meet Fabian: From Engineer To Sailor
Quitting A Peak Career To Pursue A BHAG
Choosing The Hard Route Around Africa
Age, Family, And The Planning Burden
Stops, Seasons, And Redefining Success
Places That Surprised And Disappointed
A Spiritual Journey Beyond The Horizon
Giving Back And Rethinking Success
Danger, Faith, And Crossing Solo
The Cruising Community’s Radical Kindness
Loss At Sea And Hard Realities
Finishing The Loop And Processing It
What Comes Next: Talks, Film, Book
How To Follow Fabian’s Work
Defining Adventure From Within
Closing Thanks And Next Guest Tease
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#196 - What does it really take to walk away from a peak career, point your bow into headwinds, and chase a goal so big it scares you? I sat down with Malaysian sailor Fabian Fernandez, who circumnavigated the globe on his own terms—eschewing the easy “milk run” to round the Cape of Good Hope and steer straight into the kind of weather that makes legends and humbles egos. Fabian’s story isn’t a montage of perfect beaches. It’s a masterclass in planning, patience, and purpose. He breaks down ...