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Foiling Monohulls: Future of Cruising? | Tech Breakdown (LIVE)
Grab a copy of Be The Captain, 10% off Defender + 20% off PredictWind: Boat shows are notorious for pushing shiny new solutions to problems we didn't know we had, but hidden among the gimmicks are a few pieces of tech that genuinely move the needle for shorthanded cruisers. This year at the C...
Are Modern Keels Actually Dangerous? Real Stories vs. Marketing Hype | Be The Captain Podcast Ep. 3
We’re live from the Cannes Yachting Festival! Recent conversations across the cruising community have put keel safety, hull construction, and structural integrity under the microscope. Between high-profile incidents like the Oyster 825 keel loss and aggressive marketing campaigns claiming modern fi...
We Tour a Norseman 447: Is This the Perfect Offshore Sailboat? | A $139,500 Bob Perry Classic
@boatfools #Norseman447 #RobertyPerry #bluewatercruiser #sailing #yachttours We Tour a Norseman 447: Is This the Perfect Offshore Sailboat? | A $139,500 Bob Perry Classic Why do so many sailors love the Norseman 447? In this episode of BoatFools Sailing, Green Mountain Josh returns for his first ...
ENGINE FAILURE AT NIGHT IN THE ATLANTIC OCEAN – Could this get any worse? #atlanticcrossing
🚨 ENGINE FAILURE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ATLANTIC? Day 15 Turns Into an Emergency Diversion A shrieking engine alarm in the middle of the night, an engine that wouldn’t restart, and the possibility of an emergency diversion to São Miguel… this was not how we expected Day 15 of our Atlantic crossing to...
The Last Glimpse of Land Before South America | Day 11
Day 11 of our sail from the USA to South America… and today feels like a real turning point. The last glimpse of land disappears behind us as we head further offshore with nothing but ocean ahead. After barely any wind and carefully watching our fuel levels, we finally start to feel the conditions ...
Survival Mode at Sea + Monster Fish Caught | Day 2-3
Day 2 & 3 of our sail from the United States to Colombia did not go to plan. What was meant to be a comfortable beam reach in 18–22 knots quickly turns into something very different. Instead of cruising south, we find ourselves stuck in gale-force winds, beating upwind for nearly two straight d...
Preparing Our Sailboat to Leave Civilisation Behind! Ep-214
We’ve officially entered full Pacific prep mode 🌊 In this episode, we spend the day hunting down everything we need to get Escapade ready for another ocean crossing and life in remote destinations far from civilisation. From safety gear and spare parts to haul out supplies, off-grid essentials, to...
The Atlantic Crossing Begins! Live from our boat before we cross to Bermuda #boatlife #trawlerlife
⚓ We’re going LIVE the night before we leave for Bermuda — the first leg of our Atlantic crossing aboard our Kadey Krogen Expedition trawler. Sorry it is such bad quality - we have bandwidth limitations! After months of island hopping through the Caribbean, it’s finally time to prepare for a 5-day ...
Built for the Northwest Passage – Aluminum Expedition Sailboat BOAT TOUR
Step aboard SV Sentijn, a purpose-built aluminum expedition sailboat designed for high-latitude sailing and extreme conditions. In this full boat tour, owners John and Kara Pennington walk us through the design, systems, and practical choices that make Sentijn a true expedition cruising yacht. From ...
I Didn’t Want to Love This Boat
📘 If you want to understand what actually makes a great offshore boat, Chapter 2 of my book breaks it down clearly and honestly: 👉 If you want to understand what modern offshore sailboat design looks like when it’s done right, this is a boat worth paying attention to. The Pegasus 50 isn’t flashy....
Sailing Truth Show: Why Balance Beats Strength on a Sailboat
Most people think surviving storms offshore is about having a strong boat. Heavier. Tougher. Overbuilt. It’s not. Offshore seamanship is the art of keeping a boat in balance—aerodynamically, structurally, and mentally. When a boat is balanced, energy stays manageable. When it’s not, energy builds ...
Sailing Truth Show — The $28k Boat That Could Make You A YouTube Star
If you buy this boat, you'll need this book: Ever dreamed of starting a YouTube channel — and blowing up instantly? This 82-foot abandoned yacht might be the craziest “content cheat code” I've ever seen. Tonight on the Sailing Truth Show we’re looking at a massive Dutch-built aluminium...
Where to Find REAL Sailing Information
Sailing knowledge isn’t centralized — it’s tribal. You learn from old salts, obscure blogs, long-out-of-print manuals, and the people who’ve actually done the miles. But with so much noise online, where do you find information you can actually trust? In this video, I’ll share the best places to lea...
An update you’re not expecting!
Thats right! We're starting a private charter business with Sitka in the San Blas Islands!! Click the link here to check out our website and inquire about booking ➡️ Thank you to everyone who watches, supports and has contributed to our journey. We love and appreciate you all.![[Ep 18] Last Day in the USA! Sailing Off On Our International Sailing Adventure to Mexico](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/twH8Fuki05Q/mqdefault.webp)
[Ep 18] Last Day in the USA! Sailing Off On Our International Sailing Adventure to Mexico
We’re finally leaving San Diego! After months of boat projects, delays, and anchor life, our engine is fixed and we’re ready to set sail for Mexico. In this episode, we run our final errands and prepare the boat for offshore sailing. We depart in the early morning darkness and make our first interna...
My $80K Sailboat Shortlist
🛑 SALES END JULY 31ST – Don’t Miss This. This is your last chance to grab the first edition of my new book Be The Captain → $80,000. It’s one of the most overlooked price points in the cruising world—and also one of the most interesting. You’re not quite scraping the bottom of the barrel, but you’...
Which Rig Is BEST for Bluewater Sailing?
In this video, I break down the real-world pros and cons of masthead rigs vs fractional rigs for offshore sailing. This isn’t just theory—I’ve sailed almost 100,000 nautical miles on both, in storms, trade winds, and dead calms. You’ll learn: Which rig performs better offshore—and why The surprisin...
DO NOT BUY These 5 Sailboats (And 5 You SHOULD)
Preorder my book “Be The Captain”: In this video, I break down 10 real offshore sailboats — 5 that I think are smart, seaworthy buys... and 5 that raise red flags. These boats are all for sale right now, and I’ll walk you through what I look for in an offshore cruiser, what makes or breaks a good ...
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...
AYEMI ISLAND — Hidden Gem of Raja Ampat 🌴 | Captain German’s Sailing Life
Welcome aboard Captain German Exploring! 🚤 👉 Want to join our sailing and freediving adventures? Subscribe now: In this episode, we’re anchoring near the mysterious Ayemi Island, a truly hidden gem in the heart of Raja Ampat. This place instantly became our favorite. Join us as we sail between wild...
The WORST Listings I’ve Ever Seen (15 MASSIVE Sailboat Red Flags)
I’m breaking down HUGE red flags I’ve seen in real boat listings—stuff that should make you think twice (or run for the hills). From hurricane damage to sketchy new paint jobs, I'll show you how to read between the lines of listings and photos so you don’t end up with a project boat disguised a...
Real Questions? Real Answers. No BS.
You asked, I answer. No BS, this is real advice. Here's my Yachtworld link: Buy me a beer: Watch Next: Bluewater Sailboats 101: The WORST Boats to buy 2025: Support the Channel: 👉 00:00-00:37 Intro 00:37 Do more production boats cross oceans? 1:30 Does tankage make a bluewater boa...
Did I Just Find the PERFECT Cruising Boat??
Link to this boat: Here is the boat: Could this be the perfect cruising boat? The 1999 Najad 441 blew me away with its balance of comfort, performance, and low-maintenance design. In this video, I’ll walk you through why this Swedish-built beauty might just be the ultimate offshore cruiser. From th...