#77 A Dystopian Drone Future

Thor and Rory trade stories from moored boats: a surprise inspection by UK Border Force in Lymington that revealed a 2022 requirement to register international voyages, and the frustration of being told to check out of the UK. They discuss the practical and philosophical absurdities of online paperwork at sea, the burden on cruisers, and the possibility that authorities are harvesting data rather than policing real threats. That leads into concerns about AI surveillance, airborne drones and the erosion of privacy for coastal sailors who cherish solitude and traditional maritime freedoms.