Cruising Tips From 100 Experienced Cruisers | Sailing Video Podcast 050
Around 150 real-life cruisers answered our question, “If you were going to offer ONE piece of PRACTICAL advice to a new or would-be cruiser, what would it be?” We read and discuss their answers in this video podcast. What is YOUR advice to become a successful cruiser?
00:00 ONE piece of PRACTICAL advice...
01:37 Just do it!
02:53 Before you buy - Think about the MONEY!
07:40 While you shop - PRACTICAL advice
12:28 Before you cast off the lines
18:52 Does your partner REALLY want to be there?
22:42 Make sure your crew know your rules
24:51 On Passage - ditch the rules? Things WILL go wrong...
26:45 On Passage - Schedules? Hasten slowly
31:25 On Passage Practical Advice
34:59 Boat Maintenance - learn or spend!
37:26 Weather
38:55 Anchors and anchoring
40:43 New cultures
42:25 Cruising philosophy: Never sail with a goat
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