The World's Best Liveaboard

Join us in this engaging round table discussion as hybrid boat owners from diverse backgrounds share their real-world experiences with hybrid marine propulsion systems. With participation from both Max Cruise and Antares hybrid boat owners, we delve into the advantages and challenges of living and sailing with hybrid systems. Topics include the practicality of hybrid technology, its impact on life aboard, and hands-on insights into propulsion, redundancy, and regeneration. Whether you're an enthusiast considering a hybrid system or simply curious, this video offers valuable perspectives directly from those who live the hybrid marine life.

Join us for an exclusive livestream interview with Mads from Sail Life, a popular YouTube channel with over 145,000 subscribers. In this engaging session, Mads shares his background as a software developer, the journey that led him to start his YouTube channel, and his transition from monohulls to catamarans. We'll dive into the details of his DIY boat projects, the challenges he's faced, and his future sailing plans. Mads also offers valuable insights into video editing, making engaging content, and interacting with his viewers. Whether you're a sailing enthusiast, a DIY aficionado, or just curious about the life of a YouTube creator, this interview is packed with inspiration and practical tips.

Join a group of experienced sailors as they share their harrowing tales and valuable lessons learned from some of their scariest moments at sea. This episode covers various topics including dealing with severe weather, anchor failures, man overboard situations, and the challenges of navigating through rough waters. Whether it's the unexpected breaking of dock lines, the critical importance of securing escape hatches, or the strategic planning required for multi-anchor setups, each story offers insightful takeaways for sailing enthusiasts. Don't miss this thrilling and educational discussion aimed at enhancing your maritime safety and preparedness.00:00 Introduction and Overview01:23 Leaking Escape Hatches: Real-Life Incidents09:19 Dock Lines Breaking: A Boat Adrift15:00 Man Overboard: A Chilling Experience25:06 Weather Windows and Rally Lessons34:41 The Beaufort Inlet Incident34:52 Lessons from Operator Error35:25 A Rough Passage to Maine37:29 Making Lemonade from Lemons38:04 Weather Window Issues40:13 Dragging Anchor at Point Conception44:17 Navigating Treacherous Waters48:32 Facing a Tropical Storm in Micronesia57:36 Unexpected Challenges at Sea01:00:09 Final Thoughts and Farewells

In the session, we will discuss various topics related to passage planning. These include weather routing, provisioning, watch schedules, safety, blue water vs. coastal passages and night sailing.

In this episode, we talk with UK Sails about sail material, design, mainsail cuts, slab vs. furling, and much more!

In this episode, Christopher Wuerker, MD FACEP, discusses different types of medical emergencies at sea and how to address them while sailing. The conversation includes preventive care and recommended items every boat should have in its offshore medical kit.

In this episode, we discuss purchasing a used catamaran and take questions for attendees about the entire process. This is a must-listen-to episode if you are considering buying a used catamaran.

We discuss the challenges and success stories of sailing across oceans, exploring remote locations, and addressing the fear and unknown of offshore sailing.

This episode is hosted by women sailors, discussing the joy and challenges of living and sailing aboard a yacht. Many topics are covered, and this is a must listen for women considering a sailing lifestyle.

This episode discusses many safety requirements for traveling the high seas. Topics include EPIRBs, Life-rafts, Fire onboard, runaway diesel engines, and much more.