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10 Affordable Sailboats to Sail Around the World (Under $50K)
In this video, I reveal 10 incredible, inexpensive sailboats under $50,000 perfect for bluewater sailing around the world. These boats are affordable, capable, and ready to take you on the adventure of a lifetime. From legendary designs like the Cal 40 an...
Bluewater Sailboats 101: Outside the Boat (Part 2)
Learn how to choose the perfect bluewater sailboat for offshore cruising, focusing on critical topside features and rig setups. Avoid the common pitfalls and find the safest, most capable sailboat for sailing around the world. ❤️ THESE VIDEOS TAKE A T...
How to Choose the Best (and Avoid the Worst) Bluewater Sailboats
Looking to buy a bluewater sailboat? In this video, we dive deep into how to choose the best bluewater sailboat for offshore cruising—and more importantly, what to avoid! Helpful Links: USCG Capsize Report from 1972: https://www.academia.edu/3113052/...
Would You Keep SAILING with a PROBLEM like THIS? | BOAB 186
Part 1 - Sailing Across the Caribbean Sea We're prepared to travel over 600 miles against the Tradewinds and current to reach Grenada, but in the first few hours, we encounter an unexpected problem that's going to completely change this game... __________...
Ep 69 Cruising Destinations III – Porto Spilia, Greece
Sailing in Greece is so much fun. The bareboat and charter operations take up a lot of room, but we like having people around and the mood is universally festive. For this portion, in the middle of a week of dead wind we actually find an afternoon of 20 kn...
Ep 68 Cruising Destinations II – Kioni and Sivota, Greece
As we enter the early summer of 2018 in Greece, we find some real gems. We're still learning the habits of Talisman, our Oyster 485 sloop, but she's a rugged and spirited boat. She doesn't steer in reverse very well, but with practice things start to come ...
Ep 66 Crossing the Ionian Sea aboard Oyster 485 Talisman
As the title says, it's time for a big hop and the 3-on-3-off watchkeeping rotation that we all love so much. Our trip begins with the dreaded currents of the Strait of Mesina, where we dodge ferry and fishing boat traffic. Then it's out into the wild blue...
Ep 63 Cruising the Amalfi Coast (Sailing Talisman)
Talisman continues east, reaching Capri and the famed Amalfi coast. Life is good. Having lived aboard the boat for almost a year, and covering over 4000 nautical miles, the daily groove of sailing from place to place is starting to seem normal. The small ...
Ep 62 Anchoring Italian Style (s/v Talisman)
We arrive at Procida, just off Naples, to find ourselves in the midst of a huge party.
Ep 60 Offshore Sailing – Sardina to Rome (Sailing Talisman)
From the Island of Sardinia we head across open water to Rome, on the mainland of Italy.
Ep 59 Docking and Undocking in Rugged Southern Sardinia
It's hop skip and jump up the southeastern coast of Sardinia.
Ep 58 Twilight Arrival in a Dangerous Harbor (Sailing Talisman)
A long open water passage from Minorca to Carloforte, Sardiana. But along the way, a favorable tidal stream and brisk winds shortens our trip by almost 12 hours, leading to an almost dark arrival. The channel into Carloforte is notoriously tricky and it's ...
Ep 57 Who Needs A Working Bilge Pump Anyway?
Talisman's wonky bilge pump wiring is finally addressed.
Ep 56 Sailing the Balearic Islands … Menorca
Talisman continues east, landing in Menorca.