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Tacking And Jibing – Sailing Basics
Visit our website to read a jargon-free article about tacking and jibing. This is a key concept that stumps many new sailors. Learn what a tack and gybe are, how they differ, and learn how to prevent an accidental jibe. Further, find out a little-known sai...
Sailing St Barth’s – Super & Mega Yachts, a Spectacular Anchorage & a Rockefeller Ruin
Sailing around St Barth's is an incredible experience. Check out all the super and mega yachts in addition to seeing the most breathtaking views. Spend time in our favorite anchorage - Columbier and see what an abandoned Rockefeller house looks like now in...
Boat Life Family Matters – Saying Goodbye to Simon’s Dad
This video highlights our last-minute decision to leave Britican and fly back to the UK to see Simon's dad, Keith. A phone call came in saying that Keith had weeks, maybe only days left to live. Get updated on our latest drama by watching the video. ++...
Tragedy Off The Boat – A Sailing Britican Update
This video highlights our passage from Martinique to Antigua. The main highlight of our stay in Antigua showcases Green Island. If you've never been there before, it's a must-visit destination for boaters. On our travels, Len and Cassi (Len's 10-year-old...
Sailing Disaster – 50 Knot Gust, Shredded Sails & Steering Cable Snapped
We decided to leave St Lucia on Sunday and that required getting PCR tests, booking out, filling up with duty-free fuel, and heading north. The weather wasn't great but for us to meet the deadline for PCR test results we had to go. The trip was supposed to...
Avoiding Ship Collisions for Sailors – How To NOT Get Run Over By a Tanker
Did you know that there are several steps you can take to ensure that you’re not bulldozed over by a ship while out sailing? Avoiding ship collisions is an important part of being a confident sailing cruiser. Quite a few new sailors get nervous when tan...
How To Tie Onto A Cleat – Cleat Hitch Knot vs OXO Method
Here are two methods to use to tie onto a cleat. They include the cleat hitch knot versus the OXO method. Determine which method you like best and use it. Make sure to get our special offer on all our guides now. This offer will not be available for too m...
BOAT LIFE: HOW TO KNOW YOU’RE DRAGGING – On Anchor or a Mooring Ball
Make sure to get our special offer on all our guides now. This offer will not be available for too much longer. Get full details here: https://sailingbritican.com/product/confident-sailing-cruiser-collection-offer/ Here is the link to the Safe Anchor app ...
Make Your Boat Shine – Best Products for Metalwork, Rust, & Engine Grease | Sailing Britican
Find out what products we use to clean rust off the steel and Gelcoat in addition to grease and oil off the engine. These three boat cleaning products are all you'll ever need. Don't spend money unnecessarily on inferior products. Discover how to make yo...
Boat Life – It’s Not Looking Good In Grenada
In the past week, we've sadly been watching the news as Grenada plunges into a community spread for the first time ever. First, a curfew was implemented, next, the schools, restaurants, and bars were told to close (take-out only) and now we're seeing expon...
Boat Life EMERGENCY REPAIR – A Sailing Britican Update
Here's the latest sailing channel update from Sailing Britican. We had an emergency repair where we had to sail south to Grenada, get hauled out, the repair fixed (amongst other things), and a bit of sailing. Check out our Confident Sailing Cruisers Coll...
Boat Life: Fixing A Leaky Mast | Sailing Britican How To Video
Find out how you can fix a leaky mast with some self-amalgamating tape! You can purchase self-amalgamating tape, or self-bonding tape, at any boat chandlery. Link for special guide collection offer: https://sailingbritican.com/product/confident-sailing-...
Boat Life Sailing Family Update – Arriving in Grenada for Hurricane Season
Join us on a sail from Grenada to Carriacou where we update you on what life has been like on Britican for the past few weeks. It's been a whirlwind, as usual. Perhaps it's time we found a deserted island and got a bit of relaxation and recuperation?! Wa...
Boat Life: Non-Stop Sailing Passage – Squalls, High Winds, Big Seas
Join us for a two-day non-stop sailing voyage from St Martin to Grenada in the Caribbean. Discover what it's like to prepare, how sailing between countries with COVID restrictions works, what the sailing conditions were like, our guests' thoughts about nig...