In this episode of Sailing Banana Pancakes, we wrap up our unforgettable time in Martinique, start major sailboat repairs, and head off on an epic sail toward ...

If you’re shopping for a blue water boat, you’ve undoubtedly faced the dilemma, bluewater in some circles means heavy, full keel, tiny cockpit, modest sail ...

Our days are ALL ABOUT BOAT WORK while here in Trinidad. We have limited time and a big list. BUT...we also have a 9-year-old with a BIRTHDAY, which is a ...

Are you looking for a sailboat to live on? To sail to the Bahamas and Caribbean islands? A family sized boat a cruising couple can handle sailing in the ocean? ...

Surviving Tropical Storm Brett! Engine Failures, Water Maker Breakdown & Hurricane Prep | Banana Pancakes Sailing Description: In this thrilling episode of ...

Do you dream of going cruising on a live aboard sailboat? All the brands like Beneteau, Jeanneau, Catalina, Hunter, and Dufour have models today that will do ...

After 3000 MILES in our CATAMARAN with only ONE WORKING MOTOR, replacing that dead engine is PRIORITY ONE here in the boatyard. And this week, the "new" engine ...

I love watching gone with the Wynns! They’re such an amazing couple out there doing the sailing thing to the fullest extend a couple can. Like Delos, they’ve ...

It's a WAITING GAME as our NEW ENGINE is DELAYED yet again. So we make the MOST of our boatyard time and continue to work through our HUGE TO-DO LIST, ...

Mayday 7 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 3 In a news release, the Coast Guard noted there was snowy conditions and 25 to 30 mph winds with 4 to 6-foot seas that night. ...

The ENGINE is COMING OUT! Our SEIZED PORT ENGINE is our largest project for the boat yard. And today we're FINALLY getting started on it. First things first, a ...

Caribbean and Bahamas live aboard sailing take a long time to plan but, what if you could buy a great cruising sailing today in Florida and be in the Bahamas ...

NO MORE TRAVEL LIFT! Our CATAMARAN gets a RIDE on a CUSTOM TRAILER designed specifically for HAUL OUT. It's a pretty ingenious device and unlike anything we've ...

Learning from tragedy is important. Two Americans, a sailing couple are presumed dead after they vanished from their yacht in Grenada, leaving behind evidence ...

We NARROWLY made it to Trinidad IN ONE PIECE. But our FIX-IT LIST won't wait. Our BROKEN STEERING CABLE is top of the list, because our haul-out is fast ...

Sailing Dinghies to learn how to sail are very popular sailboats. Today we look at the Walker Bay, Oday DS1, Chrysler Mutineer, Laser, Sunfish, and other ...

Our STEERING FAILED and we were MINUTES from being BASHED UPON THE ROCKS. With a HUGE FOLLOWING SEA and STRONG WINDS, we had mere minutes to save EVERYTHING we ...

This week we look at the best cruising sailboats in the 30 foot range. But, because there is no "best sailboat", we look at the best cruising sailboat, the ...

Join us as we set sail from the beautiful British Virgin Islands island hopping the half French, half Dutch island of St. Martin/Sint Maarten during the winter ...

ACTS of PIRACY have been reported for YEARS near VENEZUELA. We sail for TRINIDAD in a FEW DAYS, only a few miles from the VENEZUELAN COAST. But all we can do ...

Welcome back to Banana Pancakes! This week’s episode is packed with adventure, family moments, and a bit of engine trouble as we explore the stunning island of ...

Are you looking for a world cruising Island Packet 45 foot sailboat for a great price! This cruising sailboat already has Lithium Lifepo4 batteries, huge solar ...

Brand new sailboats have BIG problems you should know about before you buy one. Today we look at new Beneteau, Hunter, Dufour, Bavaria, Catalina, and others ...

Today – how to build an off grid solar system for your boat, van, or cottage with lithium batteries from battleborn or Amazon LiTime, with a lead acid engine ...