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Easter Island – The Adventurous Route
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Easter Island – The Adventurous Route

The passage to Easter Island can be straightforward or it can beat you up for weeks. The year you go matters more than you think. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 28, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:47
Why You MUST have a skeg-hung rudder
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Why You MUST have a skeg-hung rudder

A skeg protects the rudder and gives it two bearing points instead of one. Losing your rudder offshore is a serious emergency, and improvised fixes don't hold in real conditions. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 27, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:57
I can’t believe this died on me AGAIN!
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I can’t believe this died on me AGAIN!

1,800 miles from the nearest road and the autopilot is in pieces on my lap. It didn't fail in a storm - it failed in 15 knots and 3-foot waves. The boat just breaks sometimes, and you have to be ready for that. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 26, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:47
The Boat that Caused a Scandal
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The Boat that Caused a Scandal

Before Robert Perry's Valiant 40, you were either on a fast racing boat or a slow full-keel cruiser. His decision to combine a fin keel with a skeg-protected rudder was controversial, but it defined a generation of offshore cruising. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 25, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:40
This sailing technique saved my butt (Why does nobody teach this?)
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This sailing technique saved my butt (Why does nobody teach this?)

1,800 miles from the nearest road, my autopilot exploded into pieces on my lap. Three and a half days into an 18-day crossing from Ecuador to Easter Island, on a light catamaran with small rudders and no displacement, the wheel pilot's ring snapped, the belt cut itself in four places, and the b...
  • May 24, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:24:23
The Pardeys Were Right.
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The Pardeys Were Right.

Lin and Larry Pardey logged hundreds of thousands of miles on small boats. I'm starting to see the light of their message - smaller means lower costs and more time actually sailing. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 24, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:37
The Sailboat Philosophy I Live By
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The Sailboat Philosophy I Live By

Cheap gear usually becomes expensive gear eventually. You buy the cheaper option, spend hours installing it, then replace it months later with the thing you should’ve bought the first time. On sailboats especially, cutting corners almost always costs more in the long run. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 23, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:42
Offshore Miles in Under Two Weeks
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Offshore Miles in Under Two Weeks

Not everyone can take months off to sail — but that doesn't mean you can't get real offshore experience. The Atlantic is full of passages that will take you less than 2 weeks. Sail Libra: 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 22, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:35
The Truth About Watermakers
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The Truth About Watermakers

Most watermakers don’t fail because they’re old - they fail because they’re neglected. Membranes get destroyed, systems corrode internally, and owners skip maintenance for years. Before buying a boat, you need to understand exactly what kind of system you’re inheriting. How to Pickle a Seawater Pro...
  • May 21, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:46
Every Sailboat Owner Should Have This Document
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Every Sailboat Owner Should Have This Document

Cruising boats are systems-heavy machines, and buyers can feel overwhelmed fast. Keeping a detailed boat document — from filters to line lengths to spare parts — makes ownership and resale dramatically easier. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 20, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:47
Boat Electronics Are a Trap
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Boat Electronics Are a Trap

Marine electronics age fast. Support disappears, charts stop updating, and expensive systems quickly become outdated. Buyers often overvalue electronics, but they rarely add as much resale value as people think. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 19, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:39
Sailboat Insurance Can Screw You.
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Sailboat Insurance Can Screw You.

A boat can be insured on paper and still not be covered in practice. For solo sailors, the fine print matters as much as the policy itself. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 18, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:37
The Marine Engine Debate
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The Marine Engine Debate

Not all marine engines survive equally well over time. Certain engine designs last dramatically longer in saltwater environments, why mixed metals become a problem. I prefer simpler “tractor-style” engines built for durability. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 17, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:41
We Sailed to a FORBIDDEN ISLAND | Sailing Truth Show
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We Sailed to a FORBIDDEN ISLAND | Sailing Truth Show

Most boats never make it to Mai'O. You can't just sail in... the island decides who comes ashore. Years ago, my girlfriend and I were anchored in Moorea when we met a man whose friend was from Mai'O. He asked if we could bring his friend home. We said yes — and what happened next was...
  • May 16, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 01:04:08
The EU’s Tax Loophole for Boats
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The EU’s Tax Loophole for Boats

Buying a boat in Europe comes with a major tax reality most buyers don’t fully understand. VAT status, shell companies, and ownership structure can completely change the long-term value of a cruising boat. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 16, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:43
Check the Boat’s Systems Before You Buy
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Check the Boat’s Systems Before You Buy

Every system on a sailboat has an expiration date. Standing rigging, refrigeration, plumbing, batteries, and engines eventually become your problem. The key is understanding when those bills are coming due before you buy the boat. Contact Chris (rigger): 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 15, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:46
Buying a Boat as a US Citizen
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Buying a Boat as a US Citizen

Taxes, titles, and the US Coast Guard: Sailing Zingaro breaks down the bureaucratic hurdles of buying a boat in the U.S. and the critical '90-day rule' every sailor needs to know.
  • May 14, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:59
Don’t Fall For This on a Boat
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Don’t Fall For This on a Boat

One of the biggest mistakes sailboat buyers make is focusing on the interior. A beautiful interior can blind you to soft decks, leaking fittings, UV damage, aging rigging, and years of deferred maintenance waiting outside. The exterior tells you far more about the condition of a boat than the cabin ...
  • May 13, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:41
How to Value a Sailboat
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How to Value a Sailboat

Most people look at a sailboat emotionally. You need to break it down system by system — engines, rigging, plumbing, batteries, electronics, and everything else that eventually fails. If you understand the lifespan and replacement cost of every major component, you can figure out the real value of a...
  • May 12, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:30
What Sellers Hope You Miss on Sailboats
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What Sellers Hope You Miss on Sailboats

If all the lines are green, the boat has been sitting outside for years. Fresh paint can disguise neglect, but mold and moss don’t lie. This is one of the simplest ways to spot a problem boat instantly. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 11, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:35
Cement Boats…My Thoughts
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Cement Boats…My Thoughts

Ferrocement boats might look solid, but they fail from the inside out. Once cracks form, seawater corrodes the internal structure until the boat essentially destroys itself. Cheap doesn’t mean worth it. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 10, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:01:05
Ever Been Seasick? Here’s how to fight it… | Sailing Truth Show
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Ever Been Seasick? Here’s how to fight it… | Sailing Truth Show

Since you’re leaning into the "Sailing Truth Show" angle, the description needs to feel less like a "vlog" and more like a masterclass. You want to hook the casual viewer who is afraid of getting sick, while establishing yourself as the authority who has written the book on the s...
  • May 09, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 01:06:07
Please Don’t Do This to your Boat…
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Please Don’t Do This to your Boat…

No name on the boat is already a warning—but it gets worse. This DIY hard dodger made from vehicle windshields isn’t just ugly, it’s unsafe and not built for the sea. Some modifications should never be done. 📗 Get My Book:
  • May 09, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:00:52
This 12-Minute Video Will Save You $50,000 on a Sailboat
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This 12-Minute Video Will Save You $50,000 on a Sailboat

I charge $500 for a 90-min boat consultation. Today, for free, I'm giving you the forensic audit process I’ve developed over 24 years on the water, from nuclear submarines to offshore sailboats. Why this matters: * The Forensic Audit: How to list every system and calculate its true remaining ...
  • May 08, 2026
  • Language: EN
  • Play Time: 00:12:56
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