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Are These Orcas Biting the Rudder or Pushing It?
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Are These Orcas Biting the Rudder or Pushing It?

This incredible underwater footage appears to show orcas pushing against a sailboat’s rudder. The shaft looks bent, but the rudder remains attached and the crew is able to sail home. The encounter shows why the strength of the rudder’s bearings and supports matters when the steering takes a hit. Fu...
My Catamaran Broke Apart 100 Miles From Hawaii
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My Catamaran Broke Apart 100 Miles From Hawaii

About 100 miles off Kona, pounding waves broke my catamaran’s rear main beam, leaving the starboard hull hanging from the deck. Keeping the boat together meant repeated trips into the black water beneath it, using rope and winches to lash a broken home back together. Full Catamaran Video: Excerpt...
The Ghost Ship That Carried Its Own Evidence
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The Ghost Ship That Carried Its Own Evidence

Joyita departed for Tokelau on one engine with 25 people aboard, expecting a passage of roughly two days. None of those 25 people were ever seen again. The boat was later recovered after drifting hundreds of miles, carrying clues to what happened on that final voyage. Full Video: 📗 Get My Book:
This Hull is “Bulletproof”
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This Hull is “Bulletproof”

Reinforcing a hull is about how it holds together after an impact. Tough fibers such as Twaron are used alongside fiberglass to help resist tearing, with the aim of limiting damage even when the surrounding resin cracks. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book:
Foiling Monohulls: Future of Cruising? | Tech Breakdown (LIVE)
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Foiling Monohulls: Future of Cruising? | Tech Breakdown (LIVE)

Grab a copy of Be The Captain, 10% off Defender + 20% off PredictWind: Boat shows are notorious for pushing shiny new solutions to problems we didn't know we had, but hidden among the gimmicks are a few pieces of tech that genuinely move the needle for shorthanded cruisers. This year at the C...
Three-Inch Holes Defeated a Watertight Bulkhead
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Three-Inch Holes Defeated a Watertight Bulkhead

One of my most ill-fated deliveies started when an owner decided to install an air conditioner into the aft lazarette by drilling holes through a watertight bulkhead. When heavy seas off Mexico flooded that compartment through leaking seals, the water passed straight into the boat. The problem becam...
The Wooden Masterpiece of 1931
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The Wooden Masterpiece of 1931

Launched in Los Angeles in 1931, Joyita began as a 69-foot luxury yacht built for Hollywood director Roland West and his wife, actress Jewel Carmen. Beneath the teak interior were thick cedar planks and white oak frames that made this “little jewel” remarkably sturdy. Full Video: 📗 Get My Book:
This Failure Can Almost Never Be Fixed
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This Failure Can Almost Never Be Fixed

A damaged rudder post or shaft log can leave an opening that’s extremely difficult to seal at sea. Watertight bulkheads help contain that flooding in a separate compartment. The Bluewater 50 and Kraken layouts show where those barriers fit into an offshore boat. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book:
Your Life Raft Isn’t Always the Safer Option
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Your Life Raft Isn’t Always the Safer Option

“Step up into the life raft” is a reminder that abandoning ship should be a last resort. A boat that remains afloat can offer shelter, water, shade, and a much bigger target for a search plane to spot. Staying with the boat as long as possible should always be the priority. Full Video: 📗 Get My B...
25 People Vanished. Their Boat Came Back.
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25 People Vanished. Their Boat Came Back.

Five weeks after disappearing with 25 people aboard, the Joyita was found afloat and empty. Nobody aboard was ever found. The boat survived, leaving one haunting question: why did everyone leave her? Full Video: 📗 Get My Book:
A Broken Mast Doesn’t Have to End Your Sail
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A Broken Mast Doesn’t Have to End Your Sail

A broken mast doesn’t necessarily mean the sailing is over. With enough mast left standing, a spinnaker pole and a sail turned sideways can become a makeshift rig. That’s one reason the difference between a deck-stepped and keel-stepped mast matters offshore. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book:
Are Modern Keels Actually Dangerous? Real Stories vs. Marketing Hype | Be The Captain Podcast Ep. 3
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Are Modern Keels Actually Dangerous? Real Stories vs. Marketing Hype | Be The Captain Podcast Ep. 3

We’re live from the Cannes Yachting Festival! Recent conversations across the cruising community have put keel safety, hull construction, and structural integrity under the microscope. Between high-profile incidents like the Oyster 825 keel loss and aggressive marketing campaigns claiming modern fi...
This Could Save Your Marriage on a Sailboat…
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This Could Save Your Marriage on a Sailboat…

They’re called “marriage savers” for a reason. Headsets keep crew from shouting across the boat, but hand signals work too, provided everyone speaks the same language. Figuring out whether a wave means “come forward” or “go backward” should happen before the maneuver. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book:
This Bulkhead Could Save the Boat
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This Bulkhead Could Save the Boat

A collision can flood the bow without flooding the whole boat. A watertight bulkhead separates that forward compartment from the living space, helping contain the water if the hull is breached. That barrier could be the difference between a damaged boat and a sunken one. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Boo...
Watch How Fast This Sailboat Goes Under
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Watch How Fast This Sailboat Goes Under

Once the hull slips under, this Arcona disappears in seconds. A broken rudder tube below the waterline can leave an opening that’s almost impossible to seal offshore, turning rudder damage into a fight to keep the boat afloat. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book:
The Deck Details I Like on This Gozzard
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The Deck Details I Like on This Gozzard

You can tell Ted Gozzard designed this boat for offshore cruising; the handholds, narrow walkways, toe rail-mounted stanchions, big deck drains...if I had to make an upgrade though, I'd suggest double solid lifelines. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book:
If You Have this Style of Furler…Consider This
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If You Have this Style of Furler…Consider This

Sun exposure can make the plastic parts in this style of mainsail furler brittle, and broken pieces can damage the furling line. I explain why I’m not a fan of this setup and how replacing it with a track and a mainsail modified for battens could be a worthwhile upgrade. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Boo...
25 People Abandoned an UNSINKABLE Boat. It Came Back Without Them | The Joyita
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25 People Abandoned an UNSINKABLE Boat. It Came Back Without Them | The Joyita

In October 1955, the Joyita, a 69-foot motor yacht chartered for a routine supply run, set sail from Samoa for the Tokelau Islands with 25 people aboard. She was an incredibly sturdy, oak and cedar ship packed with five inches of solid cork insulation—making her physically incapable of sinking. Whe...
A Traveler Needs More Than a Few Bolts
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A Traveler Needs More Than a Few Bolts

Moving a traveler onto a catamaran hardtop means that structure has to withstand enormous sailing loads. A gybe can suddenly load the mounting and cause chaos. If you’re moving a traveler, make sure whatever supports it is strong enough to take those forces. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book:
Canada’s Hidden Gem: Gozzard Yachts
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Canada’s Hidden Gem: Gozzard Yachts

Gozzard Yachts builds only a handful of customized bluewater boats each year instead of chasing production volume. I think staying small and family-owned has helped the company preserve its craftsmanship, workforce, and independence for decades. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book:
Which Diesel Would You Trust Offshore?
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Which Diesel Would You Trust Offshore?

Both engines are diesels, but one uses simple mechanical injection while the other relies on an ECU-controlled fuel rail for greater efficiency. I would weigh the electronic engine’s fuel savings against the risk that a wiring or computer failure could stop it completely offshore. Full Stream: 📗 ...
Are Old Sails Automatically Worn Out?
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Are Old Sails Automatically Worn Out?

A covered sail is not worn out simply because it is old; I judge it by miles, flogging, and sun exposure. A sailmaker’s needle should pop through tight Dacron, while fabric that tears by hand is already toast. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book:
The Sailboat “Puppy” Test
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The Sailboat “Puppy” Test

A cockpit that looks comfortable at the dock can feel completely different once the boat heels 15 degrees. I look for a secure spot on the leeward side where a seasick crewmember can lie outside in fresh air. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book:
I Don’t Like this Hull Shape
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I Don’t Like this Hull Shape

A wide stern creates enormous aft cabins because it carries the boat’s volume and buoyancy all the way aft. I do not love that underwater shape offshore, so I compare the accommodation it creates with the motion and comfort it may sacrifice at sea. Full Stream: 📗 Get My Book:
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