I was in the middle of a delivery on a Farr 47.7, when the bilge pump went off... What followed was an insane story that nearly killed me. I'll NEVER take ...

After a painfully slow crossing of the Sea of Cortez, we made it to Guaymas! We pushed with the dinghy way more then we wanted to. We were pretty nervous ...

While sailing to Mazatlán to check out of Mexico our diesel engine died. Do we continue on to the South Pacific as planned? Do we give up and head home with ...

While we were anchored in La Paz Mexico, the Carnival came to town!! It comes to town every year at the same time, we just happened to be there at the right ...

"If you can't tie knots, tie lots" is terrible advice offshore. 🚫 This is your last chance to grab the first edition of my new book Be The Captain → ...

Most of our power generation comes from our solar panels. They sit there quietly everday providing us with electricity we need for our modern lives. One of ...

Don't ever forget to close the toilet vent!! We try not to sail upwind very often. It's fun for a while, but it comes with its own sets of problems. The ...

Most people don’t give up on cruising because of weather, boats, or seamanship. They give up because they can’t figure out the money. In this episode, I ...

Want more info? Check out my book - https://bethecaptain.com/ Most people don’t buy a bad boat. They buy the wrong boat for the life they’re actually going to ...

Most people think surviving storms offshore is about having a strong boat. Heavier. Tougher. Overbuilt. It’s not. Offshore seamanship is the art of keeping a ...

Maui to Vic: A First Ocean Crossing Experience: https://www.practical-sailor.com/voyaging/maui-to-vic-a-first-ocean-crossing-experience On April 27, 2012, ...

In this video we dive into the question: Are mooring balls safe in the BVI? We take a close look at the incident involving The Wandering Hillbilly, when his ...

Steer your sailboat safely into harbor at night using leading lights — your lifeline in dark or dangerous waters. 🌊 In this short sailing tutorial, you’ll ...

Sailing looks calm, romantic, and free — until it isn’t. In this video, we explore the real-life disasters and accidents that show just how fast things can go ...

I’ve had severe allergic reactions to bee stings—so when I heard fake dragonflies might ward them off, I ordered six off Amazon. They’re going up on my ...

Tune into 'The Offshore Log' for this vital episode, "Offshore Readiness: Captain German Guide to Prepare Yacht for Ocean Transition." Discover how to ...

Watch the full, dramatic four-part rescue @thelastpirate! We found three stranded sailors drifting 200 miles from safety—this is the story of how we got them ...

Get my book here: http://bethecaptain.com/ I've shared pieces of this story before, but never the whole experience—until now. This is the true account of the ...

Never cross an ocean without a sail repair kit! Be ready to stitch or patch any rip—especially with special adhesive tape for lightweight sails. Must-have gear ...

📖 My new book "Be The Captain" is available for preorder now: https://payhip.com/BeTheCaptain Limited signed copies — ships this summer. In this video, I break ...

Grounding a boat can happen to anyone, even the most experienced sailors. In this video, I’m showing you the essential technique of kedging off a reef—a ...

Join me on this wild solo sailing journey as I leave the Bahamas behind, sailing into open waters, well... storms.... where the weather quickly turns ...

Meet our friend Coop. He's a USCG Search And Rescue Veteran who shares some cautionary tales, busts some myths, and gives us a couple of invaluable resources ...

Experience the thrilling lifestyle of living aboard a sailboat with a couple navigating through unpredictable weather, finding the perfect anchorage, and ...