Super El Niño Is Coming. What that means for You | Sailing Truth Show
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El Niño is back — and this time it could be a "Godzilla" Super El Niño. If you're planning any blue water passages in 2026 or 2027, this changes everything.
I've sailed to Easter Island twice. 2018 was magic. 2023 — under the last El Niño — nearly broke us. Three back-to-back storms the size of Chile forced us to abandon Pitcairn and run north to the trades. That's what this climate shift does to sailors.
In this episode: what El Niño actually is, how it hits every ocean differently, and what you need to know RIGHT NOW to protect your passage plans.
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0:00 — Becalmed Between Galapagos & Easter Island
1:34 — El Niño & Your Sailing Plans
3:02 — Be the Captain Forward Indies Prize
5:50 — Signed First Edition & Self-Publishing Chaos
7:35 — Wind Zones: The Big Picture
10:19 — How El Niño Actually Works
13:52 — Sailing to Easter Island on Bungee Cords
19:08 — Secret Route to Galapagos via Cocos Island
21:15 — The Second Easter Island Attempt
22:51 — Storms the Size of Chile
24:25 — The Safe Trade Wind Freeway
26:04 — Advice for European Sailors & the ARC
27:55 — Caribbean Sailors: What Changes
29:08 — Cape Horn Warning
32:23 — Why Pitcairn Is the Best Sailing on Earth
35:45 — 🎁 Book Giveaway #1
37:04 — Be the Captain Now in Spanish & French
38:58 — Mono vs. Cat for Offshore Sailing
40:09 — Ketch Rigs & Sail Balance Deep Dive
43:21 — Sailing Is a Feel Thing, Not a Science
47:51 — 🎁 Book Giveaway #2 + Merch
49:12 — Upcoming Boat Shows
50:41 — Q&A: Small Boats & Dream Builds
54:57 — The Pirate Charter Boat Dream
58:50 — Should You Buy a "Boat for a Dollar"?
1:01:33 — Marine Diesel Reality Check
1:04:59 — What to Actually Inspect Before Buying
1:06:25 — Nav Software & Mac vs. PC at Sea
1:08:52 — Wood Warmth vs. Cold Fibreglass
1:10:43 — Viewer Boat Review: American Marine Ketch
1:16:39 — Onyx 35 Cat: Honest Take
1:21:11 — Junk Rigs: Not for Everyone
1:24:28 — 🎁 Book Giveaway #3 + El Niño Recap
1:25:29 — Why Fighting the Trade Winds Is Stupid
1:31:31 — Wooden Boats: Soul vs. Maintenance
1:33:02 — Where Am I? Linton Bay, Panama
1:35:18 — Wrap-Up & Sail With Me Links
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Get the #1 offshore sailing book of the year: https://bethecaptain.com 8,000+ sailors can’t be wrong. Grab your copy before your next passage.
Links referenced:
Be The Captain is a Forward Indies Award finalist: https://www.forewordreviews.com/awards/books/be-the-captain/
Offshore Weathef Routing 101: https://youtu.be/MfeWGROLU8s?si=sCBBAQMK6oL6KRjH
Zingaro All videos: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYK_-XEJdbbR8ZMm1JCsJXEdZfsoXkG6C&si=9e4KJsZDojYPZN0m
El Niño is back — and this time it could be a “Godzilla” Super El Niño. If you’re planning any blue water passages in 2026 or 2027, this changes everything.
I’ve sailed to Easter Island twice. 2018 was magic. 2023 — under the last El Niño — nearly broke us. Three back-to-back storms the size of Chile forced us to abandon Pitcairn and run north to the trades. That’s what this climate shift does to sailors.
In this episode: what El Niño actually is, how it hits every ocean differently, and what you need to know RIGHT NOW to protect your passage plans.
🔔 Subscribe to Sailing Zingaro for honest offshore sailing education.
0:00 — Becalmed Between Galapagos & Easter Island
1:34 — El Niño & Your Sailing Plans
3:02 — Be the Captain Forward Indies Prize
5:50 — Signed First Edition & Self-Publishing Chaos
7:35 — Wind Zones: The Big Picture
10:19 — How El Niño Actually Works
13:52 — Sailing to Easter Island on Bungee Cords
19:08 — Secret Route to Galapagos via Cocos Island
21:15 — The Second Easter Island Attempt
22:51 — Storms the Size of Chile
24:25 — The Safe Trade Wind Freeway
26:04 — Advice for European Sailors & the ARC
27:55 — Caribbean Sailors: What Changes
29:08 — Cape Horn Warning
32:23 — Why Pitcairn Is the Best Sailing on Earth
35:45 — 🎁 Book Giveaway #1
37:04 — Be the Captain Now in Spanish & French
38:58 — Mono vs. Cat for Offshore Sailing
40:09 — Ketch Rigs & Sail Balance Deep Dive
43:21 — Sailing Is a Feel Thing, Not a Science
47:51 — 🎁 Book Giveaway #2 + Merch
49:12 — Upcoming Boat Shows
50:41 — Q&A: Small Boats & Dream Builds
54:57 — The Pirate Charter Boat Dream
58:50 — Should You Buy a “Boat for a Dollar”?
1:01:33 — Marine Diesel Reality Check
1:04:59 — What to Actually Inspect Before Buying
1:06:25 — Nav Software & Mac vs. PC at Sea
1:08:52 — Wood Warmth vs. Cold Fibreglass
1:10:43 — Viewer Boat Review: American Marine Ketch
1:16:39 — Onyx 35 Cat: Honest Take
1:21:11 — Junk Rigs: Not for Everyone
1:24:28 — 🎁 Book Giveaway #3 + El Niño Recap
1:25:29 — Why Fighting the Trade Winds Is Stupid
1:31:31 — Wooden Boats: Soul vs. Maintenance
1:33:02 — Where Am I? Linton Bay, Panama
1:35:18 — Wrap-Up & Sail With Me Links
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