What was the main promblem that Slocum faced while sailing around the world

Mr. Joshua Slocum was the first navigator that sailing alone around the world.

The main problem of Joshua was sailing without economic resources and equipments in that time.

By the other hand Mr. Joshua had to confront the death of his wife, the relatives commented that he never was the same.

The event of spray in Gibraltar where Joshua had to change the route and cross the mediterranean.