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They Told Us to Turn Around….
Four miles out, Bermuda radio called us back. Bracing for a paperwork problem, we instead found a kid trying to cross the Atlantic with no ride. So we made dinner and took him along. You really can't make this stuff up... 📗 Get My Book: https://betheca...
This Boat Is Great Until You Go Offshore
Ted Irwin could fit more living space into a hull than almost anyone, and that is why his boats shine in the Caribbean and fall short heading around the world. The space came with structural compromises. Match the boat to where you actually plan to sail. ...
Don’t Sail Here Unless You’re Ready for Danger…
The Tuamotus earned the name "dangerous archipelago" honestly. Nearly 3,000 miles of ocean fetch slams into a chain of low worn down atolls, funneling through passes and throwing up standing waves on the way out. Respect the passes and currents, and time y...
Insurance Won’t Cover This
Every insurer has an age where they stop writing full coverage, often 25 to 40 years, and after that most owners self insure the hull. Liability is usually still available, though - know the difference before you buy and plan to carry the hull risk yoursel...
The Best Offshore Boats on a Tight Budget
A limited budget does not lock you out of a real offshore boat. Bristol, Gulfstar, Tayana, Pacific Seacraft, and Valiant all built boats that still hold up. Shop the proven names and you can find a capable cruiser. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.c...
You Can’t Visit this Island
This Pacific island closed itself off in the 1930s and decided outsiders only come by invitation. We got there by bringing a local man home to his family, and arrived to a feast and a hero's welcome. Hear the full story: https://youtube.com/live/D3hfb9qXTF...
Gorgeous Boat…Nightmare to Own
A boat can have lines you fall in love with and still drain you dry. Cheoy Lees are the example - beautiful overhangs wrapped around leaky teak decks that never stop asking for money. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com
The Cheap, Essential DIY Job for Every New Boat
Black iron tanks were standard on a lot of early Asian built boats, and pulling them means cutting metal out in pieces. Swapping to PEX and plastic tanks is cheaper and more approachable than buyers expect. Budget for a replumb and treat it as a job you pl...
No Boat Sails Like its Published Polar
No cruising boat sails like its published polar. The PredictWind data hub records your instruments over time so the algorithm learns how your boat actually moves, which is invaluable offshore. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com
You’re Killing Your Engine By Letting it Sit
An engine that starts clean, runs steady, and doesn't smoke is in good shape. Check the belts, hoses, and pumps, but most importantly...actually run it. One left sitting wears out faster than one that's used. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com
2 Years Later… ROAM Is Finally Back in the Water Ep. 72 #sailboatrefit
Two years ago, we hauled ROAM out of the water expecting a six-month refit. This week, we finally put her back where she belongs. Getting to splash day wasn't nearly as straightforward as we'd hoped. In fact, we were supposed to relaunch two weeks earlier...
Are You Able to Sail On and Off Anchor?
When the engine's acting up, knowing how to sail onto anchor keeps a small problem from becoming a big one. Come in conservatively at the back of the anchorage, drop sail in seconds, then let the chain set before you troubleshoot. 📗 Get My Book: https:...
Wind Is Uncomfortable. Waves Break Boats.
Weather is about structure, not numbers, so what matters is where pressure sits and where wind gets accelerated or blocked. PredictWind ranks models by recent accuracy, but remember: wind is uncomfortable, while waves break boats. 📗 Get My Book: https...
This Can Turn into a Sinking FAST
A mast over the side isn't dead weight, it's a battering ram that can hole your hull in minutes. Save the boom if you can, but cut the turnbuckles and get the rig off the boat. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com
These are Pearls of Wisdom for Sailors.
Offshore, your whole job from the dock to the destination is managing risk. The best sailors don't rush. They see what's coming first, then commit. Ryan's got tons of pearls of wisdom. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com
Check this ASAP When Your Boat hits the Water
The second a boat touches the water, I check the bilge before I trust anything below the waterline. Then the engines go on and I walk straight to the stern to confirm cooling water is pumping out. Two checks, every single time, before the bow ever points o...
We Lifted a Sailboat off of a Cargo Ship!
It looks insane, but a good launch is slow and deliberate, and when your boat is in someone else's hands, your only job is to stay out of the way and let them work. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com
There’s an Unwritten Rule in Cruising…
The French islands are the easy ones, with Martinique, Guadeloupe, and the French side of Saint Martin offering relaxed check-in where nobody's counting your days. If your paperwork blows overboard, call ahead and be upfront, because being honest gets you ...
The Factory Forgot a Part on This $2M Yacht (Blue Water 56, Part 2)
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The Paperwork You Actually Need to Cruise Europe
Carry a VHF radio operator's license, because you won't always know what a country requires, and remember your boat's flag state sets your licensing rules, not the country you're visiting. Keep your ducks in a row so a boarding never turns into a problem. ...
You Can’t Learn Sailing From a Book
Books get your knowledge up on the things you haven't hit yet, storm tactics, different rigs, the stuff you need before you need it. But knowing when a boat is overpowered, the feeling that wakes you out of a dead sleep, only comes from time at the helm. ...
Drugs for Seasickness – What to Watch Out For
Scopolamine and Stugeron are the two that reliably work, and you can find them almost anywhere in the world. But beware of the potential side effects, especially with Scopolamine. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com