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25-35 knots of wind gusting 30-40. Seastate is restless.
One boat sunk others dismasted.
Would you sail in this?
A day before the start of the Rolex Fastnet Race and with a forecast for punchy conditions, crews had been putting on a brave face, yet underneath and with t...
Is it possible to live aboard less than 36ft of sailboat?
Here are two options under $50k.
What do you think?
Living Aboard a 30-36ft Sailboat: A Guide for the Curious and the Adventurous Living aboard a sailboat is a dream for many people. The freedom to travel wherever you want, whenever you want, is an …
Incredible and scary footage captured by fixed cameras on board the 11th Hour Racing Team
A devastated Skipper, Charlie Enright (USA), speaking on the dock, said, “We did our best to avoid it, and I don’t want to speculate on what was going on on their side of the fence. We protested th…
The two boats are very similar in size and performance. The Catalina 30 is slightly smaller and less expensive, while the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 31 is slightly larger and more expensive.
Both are on the used market, but which would you choose?
https://sailboatlife.org/day-sailor-comparison-catalina-30-vs-sun-odyssey-31/
Which is the better day sailor? Catalina 30 or Sun Odyssey 31, both small sailboats with proven heritage.
Why are killer whales attacking sailboats? Here are a few theories...that May Surprise You
Orcas vs Sailboats- Three Theories May Surprise You as to why killer whales are sinking sailboats.
Check out these two 🔥 sailors!
With waves crashing over the sailboat and wind blowing 30 knots, Rosalin Kuiper captions her video, “Such a pleasure sailing like this. 30kn of wind and big waves, but the boat is performing …
What Would You Do?
It’s dead calm, limited water, and you in the Southern Ocean – the world’s toughest sea to sail. Oh, and you have no engine. That’s what solo sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer is ex…
Can you believe this?!
There has to be a better way, but this sailboat was literally stuck on top of the dock - hanging from its rudder!
What do you think? Are you ready to live on a sailboat?
Sell the house. Buy a sailboat. Hey, that's what we're all about here at Sailboat Life. Some folks are selling their homes to live on a sailboat, but why? What makes them want to do it? Would you do it?
Solar can be complex. So we've simplified in this these three quick videos!
See them at https://sailboatlife.org/sailboat-solar-systems/
Hey guys, we just published a free hurricane plan worksheet to help you get ready for the season.
Download it at https://sailboatlife.org/hurricane-planning-worksheet/
Download our hurricane planning worksheet to get your sailboat ready for the season!
Download the hurricane planning worksheet to get your sailboat ready for the season!
Download our hurricane planning worksheet to get your sailboat ready for the season!
Sailboat Life is the website for cruisers, sailboat liveaboards, and enthusiasts in living the sailboat life. We seek to publish and share stories to help you pursue a sailing lifestyle of cruising or living aboard.
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Sailboat Life is the website for cruisers, sailboat liveaboards, and enthusiasts in living the sailboat life. We seek to publish and share stories to help you pursue the a sailing lifestyle of crui…
Solar on a sailboat goes together like hands and gloves, but sailboat solar systems can be installed in a variety of ways. The solar components themselves create an infinite combination of possibilities for off-grid sailing.
👉Check out these Solar Installs at https://sailboatlife.org/sailboat-solar-systems/
Three sailboat solar systems that can help you go off-grid on your sailboat.
The crash stop, or quick stop, is a man overboard tactic for sailboats, and it could very well save your crew’s life!
🧐What do you use for MOB? Comment below…https://sailboatlife.org/what-is-the-crash-stop-on-a-sailboat-mob/
The crash stop, or quick stop, is a man overboard tactic for sailboats, and it could very well save your crew’s life! Typically people are taught various MOB (man overboard) maneuvers in sail…
Yes, your sailboat must be seaworthy, but maybe more important than that is understanding these tips for offshore sailing safety.
🧐Learn more at https://sailboatlife.org/top-tips-for-offshore-sailing-safety/
Yes, your sailboat must be seaworthy, but maybe more important than that is understanding these tips for offshore sailing safety. These are the offshore sailing skills – the seamanship & #8211…
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The Hangkai Outboard Motor.
What do you think?
Is the Hangkai outboard motor worth buying? Is Hangkai a good value or a cheap risk? Leave us your thoughts in the discussion below or see the motor in action at https://sailboatlife.org/hangkai-outboard-motor/
Is Hangkai a reliable outboard motor? This review of the Hangkai outboard motor will help you decide if the motor is worth buying. You need a motor for your dinghy – an outboard motor that ca…
Sailing offshore is great, but in a quick turn of events, it can become deadly.
Yes, your sailboat must be seaworthy, but maybe more important than that is understanding these tips for offshore sailing safety. These are the offshore sailing skills – the seamanship & #8211…
It's not all rainbows and islands, but these two handled it like pros!
Video Credit: Unforgettable Sailing
With an engine down and now a broken oar, this video gives quite a glimpse into what cruising life is like.
This woman can sail!
Check out her story https://sailboatlife.org/taylors-travels-womans-life-sailboat/
Wow! Here's a day in the life of a woman sailing!
You won't believe how this derelict sailboat is turned into an off-grid cruising machine!
Three sailboat solar systems that can help you go off-grid on your sailboat.
Which of these do you think should be Best Sailboat of 2022?
What are the best sailboats this year? Crusing World and Sail Magazine both put together a list a few months back of their best sailboats and catamarans. This article will combine these lists and f…
Not a single item in their list has to do with seaworthiness. Electric this and electric that. Comfort here and comfort there. What do you think?
Is this the future of sailboats?
Sailboats have a tradition of being in tune with nature, using the energy of nature to make way. It's a technology as old as the pyramids, yet as hip as contemporary tree-hugging. But, is there a different future for sailboats? A future geared toward solar electric propulsion more than sail power?
Spinnaker Fail Video - Spinnakers have a reputation for being trouble, causing problems on a sailboat, especially when overpowered!
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Good question. What do you think?
Video Credit: Sailing Good, Bad, and Ugly You can see more stories from this sailing duo on Instagram. Matt is under his sailboat as it hangs on a travel lift. Kristen is working on a remodel in he…
What do you think? Is this the perfect boat for cruising?
The name Hans Christian is classic in the world of sailboat cruising. They are rugged boats with well-thought accommodations. Bluewaterboats.org puts it this way: Still available today under specia…
Would you sail Thailand in a catamaran or monohull?
In this video, Sailing Doodles sails away on the new catamaran from Phuket south to Koh Racha and the Thailand islands. Credit: Sailing Doodles In this video, Sailing Doodles sails away on the new …
Would you sail Norway in winter?
It takes a special person to single-hand a sailboat for multiple days offshore. Sam Holmes is just this type of person. Sam has sailed the Pacific, the US coast, and the North Atlantic. In this epi…
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