Sailing YouTube looks easier than ever — bigger audiences, better cameras, more success stories.

But the reality? It’s harder now than when I started, and most sailing channels don’t even make it past year two.

In this episode, I break down why channels really fail — not because they can’t sail, but because they run out of money, burn out, struggle with people, or misunderstand how YouTube actually works today.

I talk honestly about how long it took me to break even, living on beans and rice, dealing with burnout that never really goes away, why subscribers matter less than they used to, and why AI might be the biggest challenge creators face next.

This isn’t meant to discourage anyone — it’s meant to prepare you.

If you’re thinking about starting a sailing channel, or you’ve wondered why so many disappear, this episode is for you.