Miles has spent years learning that everyone has a job when it’s time to sail. ⛵ Today he's helping pull out the genoa while we get Isla underway. One of my ...

Jerome and my brother join me on the first phase of sea trials ahead of my circumnavigation. In October 2026 I will attempt a 30,000 mile solo nonstop ...

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 ...

This is the introduction and first chapter of the Be The Captain audiobook, read by the author. Chapter 1 is called Think Like a Captain. It's not about ...

Night sailing just got easier! 🌙⛵ Sector lights are a crucial navigation tool for every beginner sailor. When you view the beam dead-on, it appears white — ...

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 ...

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 ...

This week I will be walking you through some of the new additions to our little Swizzle and explain how some things we upgraded over the last few week. All ...

In this video, we introduce you to Max, a local Kenyan dhow captain who unravels the mysteries of traditional dhow sailing, explaining the equipment and skills ...

Join Henk-Jan on an exhilarating and challenging journey aboard Lady Liselot as he navigates the treacherous waves of the North Sea. On a trawler yacht without ...

Join Henk-Jan on a thrilling and challenging adventure aboard Lady Liselot as he navigates through severe weather conditions during the Code-Yellow-Storm! ...

Witness an impressive display of knot-tying skills in this YT short, featuring Dylan Magaster tying the versatile and essential bowline knot using just one ...

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In this insightful YT short, learn how to properly tie the often-misunderstood cleat hitch knot, a crucial skill for both novice and experienced sailors. Watch ...

Witness the finesse of an expert sailor, Dylan Magaster on SV Arianrhod in this impressive YT short as they effortlessly execute a perfect figure-eight knot on ...

In this informative YT short, discover the power of the bowline knot - a sailor's best friend for thousands of years! Learn why this essential knot is a ...

If you're looking for the best cruising sailboat for couples, you've come to the right place! In this video, we'll showcase the top options for sailboats that ...

In this video we show you an alternative method of coiling lines. The advantage is that it does not introduce twist into the line. Is this a better method? Try ...

After the THEFT of our radio, Captain James teaches you how to fix the VHF connector for the antennae. This is a MUST to know for any cruising sailor or ...

See how to fold a mainsail from a 35 ft boat, single-handed without any assistance from anyone. The folded sail takes up very little room and is easy to deal ...

Naoma comes and hangs out with us, side by side in the same anchorage! It was a trip seeing her cruise by without Ryan at the wheel but so nice to see her out ...

We thought moving from a 38’ monohull to a 48’ catamaran would be a breeze considering how much bigger the catamaran was. We were wrong... Made possible by ...