Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World
Explore sailing, boating, and water sports through our curated video archive. From epic sea voyages to serene diving escapes, discover unforgettable adventures from top YouTube creators. Start your journey. Dream big. Sail far.
After two years in the boatyard, we’re finally tackling one of the nastier pieces of old equipment aboard ROAM: our rusty, galvanized anchor chain.
We’re replacing it with Cromox stainless steel anchor chain, and in this episode we take you through the entire process—from removing the old chain and...
Annapolis, Maryland is one of the Chesapeake’s best-known cruising destinations—but what’s it actually like to visit by boat?
In this episode, we’re putting together a cruiser’s guide to Annapolis, covering the practical details you’ll need when you arrive by sailboat or catamaran. After spending t...
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—until we discovered a critical mi...
📕 GET THE BOOK: Be The Captain. Winner of the 2026 Eric Hoffer Award. 25 years of offshore decisions in one book →
🔓 FREE: The Captain's Locker. Printable watch schedules, pre-departure checklists, delivery tools →
The Blue Water 56 is back for round two, and the factory left us a surprise. ...
When your autopilot dies offshore, you need a backup plan. Two bungee cords and properly trimmed sails can keep you on course for thousands of miles on a catamaran.
📗 Get My Book:
After two years of planning, fabricating, redesigning, and chasing down welders, our sailboat finally has a massive new solar arch—and we couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.
In this episode of our catamaran refit, we install a custom stainless steel solar arch capable of supporting 4 x 575W...
Ferrocement boats might look solid, but they fail from the inside out. Once cracks form, seawater corrodes the internal structure until the boat essentially destroys itself. Cheap doesn’t mean worth it.
📗 Get My Book:
Think your engine solves bad weather? Think again. In this third video of our 5-part intensive, we are breaking down the physics of offshore motion. Whether you are on a sailboat or a dedicated powerboat, understanding how energy is transferred from the ocean to your hull is the difference between a...
The map is not the territory—and a "pretty wind map" is not a passage plan. In this second installment of our 5-part intensive series, we’re diving into the engine room of weather forecasting. After 85,000 miles at sea, I’ve seen how easy it is to trust a colorful screen and sail straight ...
🔔SUBSCRIBE for FREE Goodies! ➜ Come aboard with us to experience "boat life" on the inland waterways of Europe. We are taking our sailboat all the way from the UK to the Mediterranean via the rivers and canals of Belgium and France.
See how Matthew saved $40,000 on his boat purchase:
➜ ...
Get 'em while they're signed:
The Captain’s Collector’s Edition books are finally shipping! 4,000 copies signed and stacked, ready to make their way around the world. This is just the beginning of a huge adventure. Thank you for being part of it.
Big thanks to those who came to help me:...
Experience the Cannes boat show with Zingaro!
Grab the first edition of my book →
📗 Book (ends July 31st):
MORE FROM ME:
🎥 The Mason 65 Pacific Crossing series:
IG:
Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code calicoskies at checkout. Download Saily app or go to
Enjoying our channel? Consider joining the Calico Skies Patreon Crew to get lots of extra goodies :)
0:00 Intro
0:10 Emergency Repairs to get the Rudder moving
2:21 Damage Assessmen...
Ep. 139 ~ Embark on an exhilarating adventure as we navigate our catamaran through the stunning Cyclades islands in Greece and face the powerful Meltemi winds for the very first time! In this episode, we set sail from Paros to Antiparos, searching for the perfect anchorage to weather this infamou...
Get ready for an epic update as we tackle endless jobs on our Amel Super Maramu! From preparing the base plate for the mast, painting, grinding, and finally installing it - join us on this thrilling journey.
Watch the exhilarating story of Sailing Merewether's mast installation journey as they battle through various challenges on the path to restoring their yacht back to its original state. With unwavering persistence, they overcome every obstacle, ultimately achieving a monumental milestone for th...
Back into the groove and we're showing off what has and mostly hasn't been done while we've been away. We had quite a few jobs for contractors to do and its a let down going through the boat and finding things unfinished and needing work. But with every problem comes a solution and I ...
After 6 months in Sweden giving birth to twin babies Ocean Anthony and Blue Louise Wise, Sailing Merewether finally gets back to sea with their new crew. Kieran and Morgen share their experiences sailing with babies for the first time on a sailboat and preparing to move back onto their boat in Malay...
In this video, we dive into the nitty-gritty details of servicing a Whale Gusher 10 freshwater flush toilet. Our expert shows us how to carefully remove and replace the diaphragm while offering handy advice for overcoming common challenges encountered during this process. This insightful tutorial is...
Cross the ATLANTIC with us!!! @
We purchased a derelict boat four years ago, on the hard for 7 years. Now she is BACK in her BEAUTIFUL nature with a new paint job top to bottom, new teak decks, floor, interior, and much more! Tune in to see the transformation.
Visit our FAVORITE marina:
❤️ Supp...
Exploring yacht refit options in Caribbean marinas can save significant costs compared to US prices, with experienced workers handling top-side paint, hull bottom maintenance, and teak decks at budget-friendly rates.
Manage Cookies
To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing behavior or unique IDs on this site. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Technical or Functional cookies
Always active
Technical or functional cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the website. They are necessary for general web administration, session identification, website security, and presenting optimized content based on your devices. They also improve the general usability of the website, enabling features such as logging in to your account, adding products to your shopping cart, and checking out securely. These cookies are crucial for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. While you can configure your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, please note that some parts of the site may not work properly if you do so. It’s important to mention that these cookies do not store any personally identifiable information directly related to your identity. We may place these cookies without your explicit consent as they are strictly necessary for providing our service.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics or Performance cookies
We utilize statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users and gain insights into its usage, such as the number of website visitors, unique visitors, visited pages, and traffic sources. These cookies enable us to measure and enhance site performance by identifying the most and least popular pages and tracking visitor movement. This data aids us in understanding and analyzing website performance for continuous improvement. All collected data is aggregated and therefore anonymous. Disabling these cookies hampers our ability to monitor site visits and performance effectively. We ask for your permission to place statistics cookies.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing, Advertising, and Tracking cookies
On this website, we use marketing, advertising, and tracking cookies to personalize the advertisements we show to you, ensuring they are meaningful and relevant. These cookies also allow us (and third parties) to gain insights into the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. This is achieved by creating a profile based on your click behavior and Browse activity both on and outside our Website. These cookies link you, as a website visitor, to a unique ID, for example, to ensure you do not see the same advertisement repeatedly. The information stored in these cookies may also be used by third-party ad providers to show you ads on other websites you visit. Because these cookies are used for tracking and marketing purposes, we ask for your explicit permission to place them.
By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to optimize our website, personalize and measure the effectiveness of advertising and collect statistics on usage. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions.
Technical or Functional cookies
Always active
Technical or functional cookies are essential for the basic functionality of the website. They are necessary for general web administration, session identification, website security, and presenting optimized content based on your devices. They also improve the general usability of the website, enabling features such as logging in to your account, adding products to your shopping cart, and checking out securely. These cookies are crucial for the website to function properly and cannot be switched off in our systems. They are typically set in response to actions made by you, such as setting privacy preferences, logging in, or filling in forms. While you can configure your browser to block or alert you about these cookies, please note that some parts of the site may not work properly if you do so. It’s important to mention that these cookies do not store any personally identifiable information directly related to your identity. We may place these cookies without your explicit consent as they are strictly necessary for providing our service.
Preferences
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user.
Statistics or Performance cookies
We utilize statistics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users and gain insights into its usage, such as the number of website visitors, unique visitors, visited pages, and traffic sources. These cookies enable us to measure and enhance site performance by identifying the most and least popular pages and tracking visitor movement. This data aids us in understanding and analyzing website performance for continuous improvement. All collected data is aggregated and therefore anonymous. Disabling these cookies hampers our ability to monitor site visits and performance effectively. We ask for your permission to place statistics cookies.The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you.
Marketing, Advertising, and Tracking cookies
On this website, we use marketing, advertising, and tracking cookies to personalize the advertisements we show to you, ensuring they are meaningful and relevant. These cookies also allow us (and third parties) to gain insights into the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. This is achieved by creating a profile based on your click behavior and Browse activity both on and outside our Website. These cookies link you, as a website visitor, to a unique ID, for example, to ensure you do not see the same advertisement repeatedly. The information stored in these cookies may also be used by third-party ad providers to show you ads on other websites you visit. Because these cookies are used for tracking and marketing purposes, we ask for your explicit permission to place them.