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.
Showing 1-24 of 50 results
How People ACTUALLY Make Money While Cruising (No BS)
Most people don’t give up on cruising because of weather, boats, or seamanship. They give up because they can’t figure out the money. In this episode, I break down how people actually make money while cruising—and just as importantly, what doesn’t work once real life at sea gets involved. This is...
The Banderas Bay Regatta | Sailing Avocet
After a few weeks anchored in La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Chris felt the itch to do something new and exciting, prompting him to sign Avocet up for the 31st annual Banderas Bay Regatta. From its inception, the three-day Banderas Bay Regatta was created by cruisers, for cruisers attracting sailors of all...
Sailing Baja with the Lost Boys | Sailing Avocet
We set sail for Isla Coronados, a place filled with some of our favorite memories, before heading to Loreto to scoop up @KesselUnderway's friend Stephen for a week of salty shenanigans. Between foil boarding around the anchorage, exploring Loreto’s rich history, and being caught with my pants d...
Sailing to Santa Rosalia | Sailing Avocet
Join us on our sail from Puerto Refugio to Santa Rosalia, where things got a tad sporty on the water! Luckily, Avocet handed it like a champ as we sailed wing on wing and surfed down waves in front of @KesselUnderway Don't miss out on upcoming sailing adventures, DIY stories, and equipment re...
Hauling Out In Puerto Peñasco, Mexico | Sailing Avocet
Holy cow we made it! approximately 2,500 nautical miles in 2023 from Morro Bay down to Puerto Vallarta then up the Sea of Cortez into Puerto Peñasco at Cabrales Shipyards where Avocet would spend the summer alongside @KesselUnderway-mv8ih -- it would be the first time in our 5 years of living aboard...
Offshore Sailboat Prep: Essential Systems & Tips for Long Voyages | Captain German Exploring
Planning a long-distance offshore passage on your sailboat? 👉 Want to join our adventures? Subscribe now: In this detailed guide, Captain German Exploring shares his essential tips and real-life experience on how to properly prepare a sailboat for offshore sailing. Discover crucial insights on wha...
The Curse of Our Perkins 4.108: Engine Failure and Rebuild | Sailing Avocet
We thought our Perkins 4.108 engine troubles were behind us when we left California, but while transiting the Sea of Cortez, Mexico, we faced a complete engine failure. After limping back to La Cruz from Isla Isabel, we dug into the issue and discovered—surprise, surprise—the same old problem return...
The PERFECT SAILING PASSAGE DOESN’T EXI– | Sailing Mauritius to Reunion Island… Ep 375
With the family back onboard, it is nice to have the perfect sailing passage... WHAT A WELCOME! Arriving into Mauritius, we had difficulty with clearing Marley into the country. Because of this, we did everything as quickly as possible to prepare to head back to sea to sail on to the french isla...
NOT WELCOME!! This ISN’T WHAT WE WERE EXPECTING!!! Sailing Indonesia to Africa… Ep 374
After sailing across the Indian Ocean, this WAS NOT WHAT WE WERE EXPECTING! After sailing over 3000 nautical miles, Nandji 2 arrived into the island nation of Mauritius with the best greeting a dad could have ever asked for. After being at sea for 20 days, the beautiful sight of our Bonita and ...
First SAIL and Boat TOUR! Enksail Orion 49 ALUMINUM Sailboat | EP 253
We move aboard our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat and take the boat out for her first sail! Join us for a boat tour as we see the transformation from a build site to a beautiful sailing vessel flying across sparkling seas. 00:00 Intro 00:32 Moving Aboard 01:30 Orion 49 Tour 02:47 Tour Saloo...
SEA TRIALS Begin! Aluminum SAILBOAT Enksail Orion 49 | EP 252
This time on Distant Shores we take our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat on her first sea trial to test out the engine and systems, the 3 rudder configuration and swing keel. 00:00 Opening 01:04 Electronic Engine Start 01:46 Leaving the Dock 02:31 Handling with 3 Rudders 04:18 Learning t...
Commissioning & Decommissioning – What’s Up with our New ALUMINUM Sailboat? | EP 251
Just as we're about to start sea trials, a few more items need troubleshooting on our new Enksail Orion 49 sailboat, all part of the commissioning process of a newly-built custom aluminum cruising boat. We also participate in a nationwide ceremony honouring those who died in World War II libera...
Blue Water Cruiser for SAIL | Cheoy Lee 41′ Boat Tour
After years of living aboard and cruising our 1979 Cheoy Lee 41', Avocet, we finally found time to clean up and bring you on a virtual boat tour. Interested in more? Click here 👉 Chapters: 0:00 - 7:54 Exterior 7:54 - 19:51 Interior Don't miss out on upcoming sailing adventures, DIY sto...
Need Vs. Want: Things to Consider When Outfitting A Sailboat For Ocean Cruising
The Cruising Dream Mini Series - Episode 2 This is a special mini series where I try and break down common questions I get for people who are just getting into sailing or who are interested in long term cruising but are having trouble finding out information about various aspects of the life. If ...
It’s a tight fit!!! – Getting a Yanmar 4JH110 diesel engine into our 50-foot sailboat | AHOD 22
Hey all! Last time we started our biggest project yet, repowering our 40-year-old, Gulfstar 50 sailboat. The old Perkins that powered Magic Dragon had seen better days and it was time to move on. Well, this week, our new-to-us engine (a Yanmar 4JH110) arrived. Will it fit into the boat?!? Much...
Building an Aluminum Sailboat Pt 5 – How to Weld an Aluminum Sailboat
This time on Distant Shores we reach a literal turning point in the build of our new Enksail Orion 49 aluminum sailboat - the hull is turned over to upright position so interior welding can begin! We make the first trip down below where we learn how a proper aluminum weld is made and what is require...
Wind Self steering and home built wheel adapter on Radford 14m sailing (Ep9)
Ive reposed this video to fix a mistake. Monitor wind self steering unit overhaul, building a wheel adapter and foam sandwich air vane. The hydraulic ram to lift and lower the keel has been removed for repair and has been not working since the start of 2022 Please consider sponsoring the Chanel in...
All Systems Go! How To Keep A Boat Running During A Refit | Boat Refit Documentary Part 16
Boats! If you don't use them regularly they start to break. Well, maybe the boat itself doesn't break but the onboard systems sure don't like a hiatus. This is one of the reasons (aside from the fact we'd be sailing all the time if we could) we've been using our boat regul...
Tour the 2021 Fountaine Pajot MY 44 Power Catamaran | Boating Journey
In episode 138, we head down to Bell Harbor Marina during the Seattle Boat Show 2022 and we tour the 2021 Fontaine Pajot MY 44 Power Catamaran. This is a great liveaboard boat and a must see! Next week we'll be on our bareboat charter in the British Virgin Islands and it will fun to compare thi...
Back To Boat Work | Boat Refit Documentary Part 14
As anyone with a boat knows only too well, it's not all beer and skittles - and in our case there's the large remainder of a refit looming 🤪 Although we've definitely prioritised fun over boat work throughout the end of 2021 and start of 2022, there have still been a few more jobs co...
All good fun
#sailingvideo #sailingblog After a few repairs I head out to sea and new adventures. My New Music channel ’Seadog music’ Thank you for watching this episode, please give us a thumbs up and subscribe. Don't forget to click the bell next to the subscribe button to notify you of every new episo...
We Found The Best Place To Keep Our Boat In Iceland | #83 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5 finale
What makes good crew for a boat? There are a lot of answers out there. For us it has always been important that the person is excited to be aboard and gets along with everyone. After that there is a certain amount of luck. Will our personalities mesh or will the experience leave everyone wanting to ...
Beer + Laundry = The Best Cafe In Iceland! | #81 | DrakeParagon Sailing Season 5
It's a stormy day in the marina in Iceland and we're dodging waves that are blasting over the breakwater. In between setting up extra storm lines it seems like it's the perfect day for some laundry which leads us to a very cool place. Anyone care for a beer while they wash their cloth...