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You need to ALWAYS do this!
In this informative YT short, learn one of the essential basics of sailing - always having a stopper knot at the bitter end of your rope. Discover the figure-eight knot, a simple and common stopper knot that every sailor should know. Understand the crucial...
How to clean up lines on a boat #sailinglesson #mostimportant
Discover the importance of maintaining clean, neat, and organized lines while sailing in this informative YT short. We demonstrate the practical and easy-to-master figure-eight method for wrapping lines around the winch, ensuring they don't get tangled and...
The distinction that makes a lot of sailors boil.
In this informative YT short, we delve into the subtle differences in sea language between rope and line in the world of sailing. While some sailors may be particular about their usage, we take a more laid-back approach and explore the technical distinctio...
Have you ever heard of the Beaufort Wind Scale?
Join us in this educational YT short as we sail across the Atlantic Ocean in the gentle breeze of the trade winds. Learn about the Beaufort Wind Scale, a valuable tool in measuring wind speed, and discover how "gentle breeze" is actually a technical term r...
Simple Solutions are the Best Solutions. What else would you like to know?
Discover a simple yet essential piece of equipment for life at sea in this quick YT short: the lee cloth. Learn how this unassuming piece of fabric can prevent you from falling out of your berth while underway, ensuring your safety and comfort on a sailboa...
How to sail, how to get basic sailing experience
How to sail, how to get basic sailing experience Join patreon https://www.patreon.com/chasinglatitudes?fan_landing=true for awesome perks and access to the members area ASA members discount https://members.asa.com/?promo=HOW2SAILING Become a producer on ...![This is How We DOCK IT! [Ep. 56]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/SfOYzdNhgFM/mqdefault.webp)
This is How We DOCK IT! [Ep. 56]
This is how we dock our boat and prepare it for storms in a new harbor known for damaging boats. We even witness a few major boat docking fails ourselves. #sailing #docking #storms #boatfails #liveaboard We sail 100 miles offshore overnight from Terceir...![See The Dirty Side of Our Sailing Adventure [Ep. 55]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/iXS8m5hPE_c/mqdefault.webp)
See The Dirty Side of Our Sailing Adventure [Ep. 55]
Everything happened so fast and we did all we could to keep things right way up. It was dirty, loud, and dangerous. We never thought it would be like this. Would we do it again? See our secret of what we did when sailing to the island of Terceira. Hint: T...![Sailing Into Horta! – This Is THE END of Our 2600 Mile Ocean Crossing [Ep. 52]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/jmzHrB5jR9g/mqdefault.webp)
Sailing Into Horta! – This Is THE END of Our 2600 Mile Ocean Crossing [Ep. 52]
We are guided in by DOLPHINS under SPINNAKER in the final episode of our 10 part 2600 mile trans-atlantic OCEAN CROSSING. We left in our sailboat from St. Maarten 17 days ago on a doublehanded sail to Horta, Azores. Are we still friends at the end? Did w...![Mid-Ocean DRONE CRASH – How NOT to Land a Drone While Sailing [Ep. 51]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/_sljYr2E71c/mqdefault.webp)
Mid-Ocean DRONE CRASH – How NOT to Land a Drone While Sailing [Ep. 51]
This one is going to cost us! Catching the drone at sea isn't easy, but the shots are worth it. We crash the drone in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean while on an offshore sailing passage to Horta, Azores. #sailing #boat #dronecrash #liveaboard #sailboat ...![Sailing DOUBLE-HANDED Across the ATLANTIC With a Dog [Ep. 50]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/aZQFa2oJm44/mqdefault.webp)
Sailing DOUBLE-HANDED Across the ATLANTIC With a Dog [Ep. 50]
We were living on a prayer alright, a prayer for some wind! But what we found was some awesome seamanship and squeezing every bit of polar optimals that we could out of the old gal. Even double-handed sailing can feel like single-handing at times. #saili...![SAILING BLIND – What We Do When The Weather Models Don’t Work? MID-ATLATNIC [Ep. 49]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/trSpr05oYko/mqdefault.webp)
SAILING BLIND – What We Do When The Weather Models Don’t Work? MID-ATLATNIC [Ep. 49]
What happens when the forecasts don't come true? We find ourselves sailing in the middle of the Atlantic without really knowing what's ahead, and you guessed it, we find some red on the radar. #sailing #boat #liveaboard #weatherforecast #offthegrid So w...![We Spot A MYSTERIOUS Unidentified BOAT While Sailing Mid-Atlantic [Ep. 48]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/CAsSbmqnZ0Y/mqdefault.webp)
We Spot A MYSTERIOUS Unidentified BOAT While Sailing Mid-Atlantic [Ep. 48]
That blip comes on the radar. Is it a squall? Is it a boat? Most boats this far offshore have some type of AIS, not all, but many. So who is this mysterious blip showing up on our radar? #sailing #boat #liveaboard #mysterious #offthegrid So who is this c...![BREAKDOWN At Sea – Can We Make Repairs While Sailing? – Atlantic Crossing Part 5 [Ep. 47]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/39rytq5-9zE/mqdefault.webp)
BREAKDOWN At Sea – Can We Make Repairs While Sailing? – Atlantic Crossing Part 5 [Ep. 47]
We have a MAJOR problem! While we try to fix one problem, another rears its head, and then another. If we can't fix it, we may need to TURN BACK? #sailing #boat #boatfails #tinyhome #offthegrid We are sailing in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and need...![SAILING in STORMS – Is this FUN? – Atlantic Crossing Part 4 [Ep. 46]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/78grNK8qdT8/mqdefault.webp)
SAILING in STORMS – Is this FUN? – Atlantic Crossing Part 4 [Ep. 46]
Where did these STORMS come from? The water turns black as we battle roaring thunderstorms that push us at speeds over 10 knots. We ask ourselves, are we having fun? We continue our 2700nm bluewater sailing voyage as we sail across the Atlantic Ocean. #sa...![Our BIGGEST FEAR – Storms and Lightning at Sea – SAILING Across the Atlantic – Part 3 [Ep. 45]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/j4y7D_sJh3w/mqdefault.webp)
Our BIGGEST FEAR – Storms and Lightning at Sea – SAILING Across the Atlantic – Part 3 [Ep. 45]
We set the spinnaker and really get our tiny home at sea rolling. We find a huge convergence zone filled with squalls, storms, and lightning. The weather models have no consensus. This isn't going to be an easy night! Find our Tracker Here: www.sweetruca....![SAILING ACROSS the ATLANTIC Part 2 + BOAT TOUR While Underway [Ep. 44]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/uC4FQ6Ld07Y/mqdefault.webp)
SAILING ACROSS the ATLANTIC Part 2 + BOAT TOUR While Underway [Ep. 44]
Do Kate's new seasickness meds work? How does the dog adjust to sailing? How is the boat set up differently for bluewater ocean passagemaking? What is it like out there? #sailing #offshore #ocean #boatlife We are finally offshore, on a 2700 mile Journey ...![THIS IS SAILING – 400 Miles Offshore in 2 Hot Days [Ep. 42]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/41vA-8f1Rik/mqdefault.webp)
THIS IS SAILING – 400 Miles Offshore in 2 Hot Days [Ep. 42]
We take our tiny home bluewater sailing, offshore from Grenada to Sint Maarten. Kate deals with seasickness, Curtis makes coffee at 9 knots, and we deal with a 1am traffic jam of ships. #sailing #sail #sailinglife #ocean #sailboat #saillife We are Kate a...![See Us Launch Our SAILBOAT and Begin a New JOURNEY [Ep. 41]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/5l2utBht0CY/mqdefault.webp)
See Us Launch Our SAILBOAT and Begin a New JOURNEY [Ep. 41]
Many people confuse the island of 'Carriacou' with the island of Curaçao. We're not confused any more as we've now spent a lot of time in this small Grenadian island and are ready to move on. In this short episode, we reveal the results of our time in t...![46′ Mono vs 35′ Cat Sailing Face Off On A Diving EXPEDITION + We Haulout & Volcano Eruption [Ep. 40]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/ewFJZK5vX1U/mqdefault.webp)
46′ Mono vs 35′ Cat Sailing Face Off On A Diving EXPEDITION + We Haulout & Volcano Eruption [Ep. 40]
We buddy boat with the 35' liveaboard catamaran Slug Hunter along with Nora and the team from Deefer Diving to go on a diving expedition into the Kick'em Jenny Volcano excusion zone. After a great time we sail upwind back to Carriacou and haul the boat ou...
How To Trim Sails: Foresail Trim
In the long awaited part 2 of our sail trim techniques, we look at the foresail. Whether you have a blade jib or an overlapping Genoa we give you 4 ways to adjust the trim of your sail. Hopefully with this you’ll sail faster and in a more efficient way. ...
3 Ways To Sail Faster! Mainsail Trim Techniques
Mainsail trim and understanding the principles behind mainsail trim are essential when you are learning to sail. In this video, we show you 3 simple ways to sail faster by adjusting your mainsail trim. These 3 top tips gained from 25,000 nm of Sailing wil...![Enjoying Panama…till the Unexpected Happens! [Sailing Zatara Ep 26]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/046mmibrYD8/mqdefault.webp)
Enjoying Panama…till the Unexpected Happens! [Sailing Zatara Ep 26]
You can live this lifestyle too! BlueWater Cruising will show you how: https://www.bluewatercruisingplan.com/ We made it to Panama and started getting prepared to cross the historical Panama Canal! We made some new friends who we decided to sail with afte...
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