Watch Sailing & Boating Adventures Around the World tagged “Boat lifestyle” – Page 3 of 19
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.
Showing 49-72 of 437 results
The EU’s Tax Loophole for Boats
Buying a boat in Europe comes with a major tax reality most buyers don’t fully understand. VAT status, shell companies, and ownership structure can completely change the long-term value of a cruising boat. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com
Check the Boat’s Systems Before You Buy
Every system on a sailboat has an expiration date. Standing rigging, refrigeration, plumbing, batteries, and engines eventually become your problem. The key is understanding when those bills are coming due before you buy the boat. Contact Chris (rigger): ...
Buying a Boat as a US Citizen
Taxes, titles, and the US Coast Guard: Sailing Zingaro breaks down the bureaucratic hurdles of buying a boat in the U.S. and the critical '90-day rule' every sailor needs to know.
Don’t Fall For This on a Boat
One of the biggest mistakes sailboat buyers make is focusing on the interior. A beautiful interior can blind you to soft decks, leaking fittings, UV damage, aging rigging, and years of deferred maintenance waiting outside. The exterior tells you far more a...
How to Value a Sailboat
Most people look at a sailboat emotionally. You need to break it down system by system — engines, rigging, plumbing, batteries, electronics, and everything else that eventually fails. If you understand the lifespan and replacement cost of every major com...
What Sellers Hope You Miss on Sailboats
If all the lines are green, the boat has been sitting outside for years. Fresh paint can disguise neglect, but mold and moss don’t lie. This is one of the simplest ways to spot a problem boat instantly. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com
Cement Boats…My Thoughts
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: https://bethecaptain.com
Please Don’t Do This to your Boat…
No name on the boat is already a warning—but it gets worse. This DIY hard dodger made from vehicle windshields isn’t just ugly, it’s unsafe and not built for the sea. Some modifications should never be done. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.c...
Beautiful Boat, Hidden Damage
A fresh paint job and custom cockpit can hide serious issues. Old screwed-down teak decks often leak, and the real story is inside - water damage to hulls and bulkheads that can destroy value. Always look beyond the surface. 📗 Get My Book: https://bet...
How to Find Cheap Teak ($$$) for your Boat Repair
Hurricane-damaged boats can become financial black holes. The cost of materials like teak is driven by shipping and taxes—so repairs are often far cheaper in countries where the wood is sourced. Location matters more than most buyers realize. 📗 Get M...
This Boat Is a Disaster
A boat listing with no real photos is never a good sign. This 1971 Little Harbor looks more like a project someone gave up on than a vessel ready to sail. Pretty drawings don’t matter if the reality is a “basket case.” 📗 Get My Book: https://bet...
Is Your Ditch Bag Ready for an Emergency?
It’s not enough to have a ditch bag—you need to be able to reach it instantly, in the dark, under stress, and possibly through smoke. Where you store it, and how your crew is trained to access it, matters just as much as what’s inside. 📗 Get My B...
The Smart Approach to Boat Buying
Most buyers approach boats with the wrong framework. Unlike cars, there’s no mileage benchmark, no universal build standard, and no simple depreciation curve. A sailboat is a collection of complex, interdependent systems—and understanding that is the f...
Lithium fire on a boat.
In a lithium fire scenario, there’s no fighting it—only reacting. These fires generate their own oxygen and escalate instantly, turning the cabin into an inferno and cutting off escape routes. In that moment, your only decision is whether you’re read...
The Issue with Late-70s Sailboats
Boats from the late 1970s can be exceptional—but they come with specific risks tied to material changes during the oil crisis era. Osmosis issues aren’t guaranteed, but they’re common enough that every buyer should know how to assess them. 📗 Get ...
You’re Not Ready to Sail…Do it Anyway.
A lot of sailors delay leaving because they’re waiting for everything to be perfect—but that moment never comes. Offshore experience is built by going, not by endlessly preparing, and understanding that shift is what gets people moving. 📗 Get My Bo...
Can You Sail Without Electronics?
Systems fail—and when they do, your crew needs to be able to operate without them. Training under stripped-down conditions builds the instincts and confidence required to handle real failures at sea. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com
A Hidden Fire Risk on Boats
Even minor, unseen damage to a lithium battery can lead to internal failure—especially in a marine environment where impact and water exposure are common. Once that process starts, it can escalate quickly and without warning. 📗 Get My Book: https://...
The 4 Types of Boat Owners
Not all used boats are equal—and it often comes down to the owner. From minimal maintenance to full bluewater refits, understanding who owned the boat before you is one of the most important indicators of condition and value. 📗 Get My Book: https://...
These Boats are Funky
Some boats stand out for their unconventional design—but that uniqueness can become a major limitation offshore. If a vessel can’t be easily serviced or understood by others, it requires you to be far more self-reliant as an owner. 📗 Get My Book: ...
All Captains Understand THIS
Being a captain isn’t about certification—it’s about mindset. The responsibility begins the moment you decide to take people out, and your crew will look to you for decisions when it matters most. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com
Beware the first 72 hours offshore
The first few days offshore are when fatigue is at its worst—and when decision-making breaks down. Without proper rest and watch structure, even experienced sailors can make poor calls that lead to bigger problems. ⏰Printable Watch Schedules: https://...
THIS is a Proper Refit (1979 Hans Christian 38 MKII)
A well-maintained boat tells a clear story. From upgraded rigging to structural decisions like removing teak decks, the details reveal whether a vessel has been thoughtfully improved—or neglected. 📗 Get My Book: https://bethecaptain.com