While sailing toward Belize, I fell asleep at the wheel and drove my catamaran onto a reef with both daggerboards down. It was a brutal reminder of how quickly ...

I prefer strong attached keels, but I would still sail around the world with a properly constructed bolted keel. What matters most is how the keel is built, ...

I tried to save a dinghy that had spent five years baking in the sun, but the damage and repairs quickly became a money pit. A proper cover may cost a lot ...

C&C 40 Used Boat Review: https://www.practical-sailor.com/sailboat-reviews/cc-40-still-turning-heads/ The Beneteau First 44 Performance is not just ...

Kyle Jachney (Bluewater Yachts) and I talk about how some classic fiberglass sailboats were built with far more material than necessary, resulting in ...

Saba completely blew us away. 🤯 After waiting for the perfect weather window, we finally sailed to one of the least-visited islands in the Caribbean—and it ...

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Orcas have been ramming rudders and sinking sailboats off Spain, Portugal, and Gibraltar — and tonight we roll the tape. This is a Captain's Breakdown: I pause ...

Guns onboard are legal to own but risky to carry abroad. Declare it and you might not get it back, hide it and you're risking prison. This is a personal call ...

An 80-year-old asks if he's too old to start offshore sailing. I say go for it. Age isn't the dealbreaker, mobility is. Can you climb over the lifelines and ...

Catalina 42, Morgan 41, Erwin, Gulf Star, or Beneteau: which mid-size cruiser gets you island hopping on a beer budget? Real talk on what to buy and why. 📗 ...

After 10 years and 90,000 nautical miles, this is the last video under the Sailing Zingaro name. In 2016 I bought a catamaran, pointed a camera at myself, and ...

Is a sailboat ever an investment, not just a money pit? The truth about depreciation curves, boat flipping, and why breaking even is the best most owners can ...

The Cal 40 is an epic boat. Here's a quick history of Cal Jensen, designer Bill Lapworth, and why Jensen-era hulls are still the ones to hunt for. The company ...

Yes, you can still steer with a drogue out. A drogue is purely a drag device that slows the boat down; it doesn't take away your steering control. It's ...

After finally finding the perfect weather window, we arrive in spectacular Saba and check in by sailboat to one of the most unique islands in the Caribbean. ...

The Aerorig is a cool idea, but articulating anything on a boat isn't for me. When it breaks, simple wins. Stick, hole, glue, sail. Everything on a boat ...

Join us as we sail away from Bergen and cruise the Norwegian coast encountering a mixed bag of weather and sea conditions before arriving at our first ...

Welcome back aboard Moor R & R for this weeks Adventure! Episode 35 Our journey north towards Cape Gloucester takes an unexpected turn when our entire ...

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Junk rigs are custom builds, which makes them great for tinkerers who love fixing their own boat but tough for anyone who needs outside help. They're similar ...

What's the smallest bluewater boat you'd trust for a Pacific crossing? Flicka 20s, Nor'Sea 27s, and anything drawn by Lyle Hess are small boats that punch ...

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In this video, I’m tackling a list of questions collected from our recent live streams! From the best pocket cruisers for a Pacific crossing to the raw ...