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 Overview

01:23 Leaking Escape Hatches: Real-Life Incidents

09:19 Dock Lines Breaking: A Boat Adrift

15:00 Man Overboard: A Chilling Experience

25:06 Weather Windows and Rally Lessons

34:41 The Beaufort Inlet Incident

34:52 Lessons from Operator Error

35:25 A Rough Passage to Maine

37:29 Making Lemonade from Lemons

38:04 Weather Window Issues

40:13 Dragging Anchor at Point Conception

44:17 Navigating Treacherous Waters

48:32 Facing a Tropical Storm in Micronesia

57:36 Unexpected Challenges at Sea

01:00:09 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.

This Antares Owner Roundtable discusses maintenance and important spare parts for world travel and service. Owners provide advice based on their experiences - both good and bad. :)

It's no secret; getting insurance on a catamaran is not easy. It can also be expensive and challenging for new boat owners.

Join us as we discuss the current state of insurance with a special guest - Keith Sargis, at Novamar insurance. We'll cover topics about insurance for new sailors, hurricane zones and other high-risk areas, 10-year-old rigging, global cruising, and much more.

Contact Info:

Keith Sargis

[email protected]

Direct    (757) 900 9395

www.novamarinsurance.com