NEW Sailboat Owner's 1st year FULLTIME Sailing the Caribbean

12 Months of First-Time-Boat-Owner Solo Sailing experience in 1 video, learn how to anchor a boat, to navigate through reefs, to make a complicated route planning, learn about weather prediction, about hurricanes and hurricane prediction and how to be safe on a boat
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365 days I crewed on sailboats from San Diego, USA all the way down to Panama, stopping in Mexico and Costa Rica. After Panama crossing the Pacific Ocean to New Zealand stopping at islands like the Marquesas Islands, French Polynesia, Tonga and Fiji
45 days I traveled through New Zealand from the Northernmost point to the Southernmost point, then
100 days I traveled by motorbike through Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia, then
365 days I traveled in my self-built campervan from Kyrgyzstan to Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Turkmenistan, then
365 days I traveled with this van through Iran and Pakistan, then
180 days I built an off-grid log cabin in the woods in Spain, then
180 days I restored an old sailboat in Guatemala, then
180 days I traveled with this sailboat from Guatemala to Honduras, Cuba, Jamaica, Bahamas, Turks and Caicos and the Dominican Republic
Currently I am #learntosail while #learnhowtosail doing #sailingfulltime in the Caribbean

[@HuubVlogs]

Learn How To Sail in 20 min: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oqCVgaedpq5ricU

[@robertlaird6746]

Your Rocna 45 should be plenty for your new catamaran. Sailing life on Jupiter has a Rocna 35. There Cyber 48 is 6.1 tones empty but they have a lot of shit on it and they said in one of there videos that it's probably more like 8 tones. They've never drug anchor or haven't shown in there videos that they have. I would keep that new anchor for your new boat and put the old anchor back on your old boat. Also, keep the anchor that the boat came with as a back up.

[@donhearn2248]

" According to some they say anchoring is 80% skill 20% anchor.....I say this is bullshit" is exactly when I clicked subscribed.

[@paulstalker4186]

Thank you. Probably the most informative and interesting sailing video I've seen yet. It deserves a lot more views. Look forward to watching more.

[@WolfandCatUnite]

yes

[@roadboat9216]

I am a US Sailing instructor. I have cruised tens of thousands of miles including this area. A. you have done well. B. You have done a great instructional job, covering a lot of materiel and topics. Thanks. A wonderful starter video for someone that wants to do this. Is this an Albera 30? I cruised an Alberg 35 for about 8 yrs. A piece of advice, if you see a hurricane on the way. Head for Trinidad. That is south of the hurricane belt and only an overnight sail from Grenada. I use to just spend the peak of the hurricane season in Trinidad and Tobago. Tobago can rarely get hurricane and is a quick 60 mi downwind sail back to the full protection of Trinidad. Also Trinidad has a lot of services and parts for yachts. You can anchor there no problem. And there are good boat yards there too. Enjoy!!!

[@HuubVlogs]

Thank you sir! Yes its an Alberg 30!

[@T84948]

Thanks for the advice, Im wondering if you know where I can find any good boat auctions outside the US?

[@sleddy01]

Did you not see the map with all the red arrows for where the hurricanes are?

[@roadboat9216]

@@sleddy01 If you are referring to the diagram on his video, Trinidad has only had one hurricane in all hurricane history. It was in 1933 and only 75 mph. There is no place safer than Trinidad for hurricanes.

[@sleddy01]

@@roadboat9216 there is a map with red arrows that says go to Trinidad basically. He covered your tip already

[@stephenburnage7687]

My first rst rule of anchoring: Ignore the advice from manufacturers. They are focused on occassional weekend sailors, not full time cruisers that need to anchor safely in a wide range of conditions. Buy the biggest anchor you can carry and have a spare. Secondly, don't ignore the weight of the chain. In marginal conditions, such as in mud, an extra 150 lbs of weight on the bottom (100ft of 3/8") can make all the difference. On that basis, put out as much chain+rode as your swinging room allows. Thirdly, buy a good quality, heavy duty electric windlass. There may be nights when you might have to set and reset your anchor multiple times and that might exceed even the fittest skipper. Fourthly, don't drop all the chain+rode at once, as you risk it getting tangled around a setting anchor. My technique is to drop (say) 1.25 X the depth (so the anchor is on the bottom and beginning to bite) and then progressively feed out the rest. As for 'setting' the anchor (by motoring backwards), you have to find the technique that works best for your boat and anchor. Personal, I find it is best to let the anchor dig in slowly, with the slow drifting of the boat, while others argue for doing this under power. One other thing: if you anchor in tidal conditions, watch for whether you reverse your swing with every tide change or continually rotate. If the latter, reset the anchor every few days as you risk the chain wrapping itself around the anchor (although an anchor swivel might help). Good luck and see you out there one day (currently in Panama).

[@markpitchford7375]

the rocna recommendation chart is pretty accurate.

[@mikenagy938]

Stephen, you are obviously a sailor. I often wonder why no attention is paid to the weight of Chapin when you see sailing blogs. My own experiences in the Sea of Cortez bear this out. Great comments. I'll ask you the same question, did you read Bruce Van Sant,'s book, The Thorny Path?

[@stephenburnage7687]

@mikenagy938 I read it many years ago and recall it being a mine of insightful knowledge. Did he say anything about anchoring?

[@zablonskys1]

Thanks kindly, perhaps a day you can give me a ride crossing Panama to Cartagena , on my motorcycle

[@twoweary]

Can’t believe I watched an hour long video on sailing and I don’t even own a boat ( I have kayaks 😁). This was very informative, gave it a thumbs up half way through.

[@normanrubenis7283]

As a new sailer planning to do similar I found this extremely useful. Packed with lots of great tips and a well made video. Thank you for sharing this.

[@HuubVlogs]

Thanks Norman! I'm glad you like it!

[@arendzen]

A really excellent, waffle-free "How to" video from someone who has learned the hard way. Congratulations.

[@HuubVlogs]

Thanks a lot!

[@rustysteel8714]

​@HuubVlogs Subscribed! BEST instruction on basic sailing EVER, HV. In my youth, I dreamed of this lifestyle. Now I'm an old, retired, steel worker (71yo.), and sail vicariously through videos. Your experiences are enlightening, and videos are easily understood... great job explaining why things need to be done. Kudos! Your adventurous life is an inspiration for others. Safe travels and fair winds.👍⚓️

[@brianstevens7241]

I watched this several days ago on TV, came back on phone to comment. You really did a good job on this. I can tell you put a lot into it. Thanks.

[@HuubVlogs]

Thank Brian. I did. I hope it will help many others making similar mistakes 😅

[@foxhorses]

From an experienced sailor this guy does a good job....especially a newby to cruising....keep it up. Fair winds...

[@HuubVlogs]

Thanks a lot! I might make more! Hope it helps others not having to make the same mistakes as i did 😊

[@jmilesfox]

I’ll beat a dead horse on this, but awesome video! God knows how many hours I’ve watched sailboat videos, but this is easily one of my favorites. Thanks again for putting this together. Now I’m off to finishing work on my Cape Dory (Alberg) Typhoon.

[@stewtube1240]

Great explanation on wind /current / sailing / navigating !

[@HuubVlogs]

thanks!

[@hyperflys]

I always set two anchers. I have a plow and danforth. I don't use that much chain, it is only to protect from rocks or reef. Rope is good because it stretches. With two anchors you have a better sleep and don't swing around so much when the wind changes. Also you don't need to set out so much length.

[@rfatradesolution4786]

great advice !!

[@jamtree9746]

Get yourself a chain stopper if you are solo without a windlass - works for me -When the boat starts to porpoise in heavy weather and you need to get out of the anchorage this prevents the chain from getting ripped out of your hands and you can take a breather.

[@seanhayes2998]

Also, in an emergency you can use a rope leading back to your sail winch as a makeshift windlass.

[@Kowzorz]

Though lots of work, you can also alternate attaching to cleats up front to act as a makeshift chainstopper. Pull some length, cleat that length, undo the cleated section behind. Pull and cleat to freshly freed cleat, repeat.

[@economicswithivan9737]

Totally agree. In addition it makes it MUCH easier to haul in the anchor because you are always pulling from a perfect position and never trying to just hold onto your gains during gusts. I estimate that it takes half the effort with a chain pawl. The best 50 bucks you will ever spend.

[@girvaw]

This is one of the best and most informative videos that I've seen so far aimed at the novice sailor. Thank you very much for sharing your experiences.

[@xenu-dark-tony]

Man oh man Huub, this is fantastic! You must have been working on this for weeks as it is so jam-packed. I'm so grateful to you. I'm a 64 year old total novice and appreciate this video very very much indeed. It's great that you are still so in touch with the Huub you were when you started your sailing adventures. You seem to have put every little bit of useful information into this video, and I for one will be using it for a long time to come. I can't thank you enough mate.

[@HuubVlogs]

Yep 2 weeks editing early morning till night :). Im glad you like it!!

[@xenu-dark-tony]

@@HuubVlogs Well I hope it pays off for a long time to come.

[@KrabiAdventure]

I'm only 3 minutes into this and already I love it. Good job. Can't wait to see the rest this evening when I have some time to relax.

[@MARKLINMAN1]

This was ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING, thank you. This should get Hundreds of Thousands of views. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@arthurschuler8906]

I was a deckhand on a schooner in 1980. Our captain was a professional seaman, in normal life first mate on a Shell mammoth tanker and later teacher at the nautical college of Terschelling. He told us that you must pay out chain until chain is always vertical going into the water.... At least 3 shackells plus the depth. A shackell is 15 fathoms. So 90 meters plus the depth! I broke once a chain in 2 meters depth in force 7 because the chain became like a straight bar. We only had 30 meters chain. I anchor a lot here on the Waddenzee. I only use nylon rope but always put chafe, old cloth, where the rope comes on the deck with normal Danfort. No problems in 20 years.

[@CaptainHookyeahthesameone]

Wow. Another dangerous boat to contend with. I am not as understanding when none of these questions were considered prior to departure and you are very fortunate.

[@georgewashington7444]

Awesome job! You covered a lot of info. “Pulling out your book for storm tactics” had me laughing and remembering myself years ago doing the same thing. To any newbie sailors out there heed his advice! I’ll add that I love Roller Furled sails solo sailing but they can jam or uou could lose control of it when a gust front comes unexpectedly. Your only option if your getting out of control May be to slice the sail in order to depower it. Learning to heave-too your boat is imperative. Sailings time-out is a great tool to have in your box.

[@makisp.1428]

"Sailings time-out" what is that? I searched Amazon - it doesn't come up.

[@georgewashington7444]

Heave-too=sailing time out

[@saylaveenadmearedead]

Mantus Marine is ROCKET SCIENCE!!! BEST PRODUCTS AND SERVICES....

[@EzeAdventurer]

Man I'm really thinking about getting a boat at some stage and you're really inspiring me with your no nonsense, straight forward explanations - you are a brilliant teacher and you explain concepts in excellent, easy to understand ways! Absolutely awesome and thanks for doing this! Subbed and will follow your adventures!

[@robertdudley9311]

This is one of the best videos I've seen so far!

[@stargatetarot]

the best video ever!!! sailing for dummies like me!!!

[@liamstone3437]

This style of video is really among the most informative. I would like to see you break down every trip this way so we can learn to plan and plot a course. Well done!

[@dewae3254]

Two sizes up for anchors is actually pretty much what most sailors seem to swear by as a standard for a good anchor weight

[@jonathandelmont]

I have to add my gratitude also. This is the best and most informative video I have ever seen on you tube. Well done and I hope you continue.😁👍

[@JeroenSWart]

Dikke vette video Huub. Heeft veel tijd in gezeten met al die animaties. Mijn dank is groot! Groetjes, Jeroen

[@HuubVlogs]

Ben erg blij dat ie helpt Jeroen!!!

[@dustyrose6883]

Stop apologizing!!🥰 You are amazing and you are learning, and we are learning soo much from you! 🙏🙏

[@popodood]

You are so well spoken and informative

[@discokatze]

I am a somewhat experienced day trip sailor - at least in terms of close-to-shore sailing in Scandinavian waters - but totally inexperienced in sailing long open water passages, anchoring in crowded bays and plenty of the other topics you cover in this video. I am in the beginning of planning a one-year cruise with my wife and three small kids in the Caribbean and possibly Pacific, and I am therefore currently binge watching sailing videos on KZbin :) And I must say, this is probably the best one I have seen so far!! 🤩 I really ike your style of doing ENOUGH in terms of safety and equipment, but not necessarily knowing or owning everything in the catalogue ahead of departing. I too believe, that if you make sure your safety gear is a priority and of course get the boat ready and in ship shape condition, I am convinced that you learn along the way and that its possible to live without the newest tech gadgets - or at least wait to buy them until you have an idea of what is "need to haves". Also, it is okay to start the trip without knowing EVERYTHING about sailing ahead. To me it seems like - at least the general idea is that you need to spend at least two years plus a gazillion dollars on preparing the boat and in addition a hundred sailing courses to make sure you are prepared for every possible scenario. To me that takes a little bit of the adventure out of it. I am not saying you should not be prepared; but like you, I think its OK to prepare ENOUGH, and then learn as you go - and then try and not be too frustrated when you have to learn the hard (and/or expensive way) later 🙂 Hope to see more of your videos! I would love to get tips on what to do in the hurricane season? Is it wisest to flee the Caribbean and go to the Pacific? Also, my biggest concern (in my current naïve state where I am only just starting to plan the trip) is how to pick anchoring spots in crowded areas, when to put al ine to shore etc. - So I would love videos on that topic! Best wishes Christian from Denmark

[@HuubVlogs]

Hi Christian, most of those things you wonder, you will learn very fast on the way. Don't worry about having lines to shore. 99% of always, 1 big anchor is enough. And about hurricane season, my advice for an unexperienced sailor is to stay in the "safe" region during hurricane season. Last year I kept sailing around Grenada and the Grenadines. Another option is hauling out the boat and taking a break. After your first season or 2 of sailing, you'll get it. Just start out in the right time and many people will help you along the way. Good luck to you!

[@liesbethverhoeven391]

Amazing video Huub, well done !

[@markhogan77]

Fantastic video .. really good info, no waffle, well done - look forward to future videos - subscribed 👍

[@shender944]

I don't have a sailboat, but what I've learned from anchoring my wakeboard boat in choppy water is that using a bungee on the anchor line helps the anchor hold. So, in your case, using a large or multiple bungees for the bridal rope would allow them to give and take instead of jarring the anchor with every swell. This is what works for me with my wakeboard boat, and I think it would work for the sailboat as well. However, I'm not experienced with anchoring a sail boat just thought I would share the idea.

[@comatoseps1382]

I had to add my comment echoing what others have said - this was a simply excellent no-nonsense video! You set out with quite an agenda, yet you met your goal of conveying as much as you could in the limited amount of time, and with no time-wasting fluff. A simply excellent job. I don't have my boat yet, and am a novice, so I really appreciated all of these tips, and I also was glad of the "if I can do it, so can you" message! Really good job!

[@HuubVlogs]

I wish you all the best on your journey! And i'll make another similar video about the last 12 months soon :)

[@UUBrahman]

Your strongest aspect continues to be a combination of using advanced sailing tactics to overcome weather and geographic restraints under changing conditions - you are as good as anyone at explaining for example the importance of using slack tide to overcome currents in the Exumas. Thanks much,.

[@KoenBlanquart1]

Thanks for sharing this video and your knowledge, Huub! Take care and fair winds.

[@hterrebrood]

With no windlass, take a large round fender and attach a large, 5” stainless ring called an anchor ring and about a meter of rope. Attach one end of rope to the ring and the other end to the fender. With the anchor out, operate toward the anchor after attaching the ring to your chain. After you pass the anchor, the ring will be forced down toward the anchor, eventually snatching it leaving you to easily bring the anchor to you snatching the chain with a boat hook. Keep a large basket in the cockpit and drop your chain and anchor in the basket. Lift the chain over the rail and lay it on the deck. You will need a ball or 2 large enough to float your anchor and chain. A 15” ball will raise 65lbs.

[@richardofoz2167]

What a lot of useful information tailored for the new sailor. Thanks for all the effort and thought you've put into it.

[@dalemyers9439]

Outstanding example of a captain that knows how to sail safely! This is a fantastic video!

[@jacobpetersen9430]

Having more nylon rope will lower the load on the ancor in waves, i also belive the ancor ratio should be from the deck of the boat to the bottom of the water :) But nice with the mantus they tend to rebed a bit better then a rocna, there scale is also a bit more conservative

[@whileysea]

I was watching your video again. I sail Blue Water for many years and I watch some other Videos to. But I must Admit, yours are for me the very best. THANK YOU.

[@melinda5777]

I haven't seen you for some time. Im so happy about your years completion and this video. I know a young man that has gotten himself a 28ft sailboat. Im definitely sending him this video and telling him to watch the 20 minute one as well. Again, Thank You So Much For Putting This Video Together. 🙏❤️🇺🇸⛵️👣😊

[@gordonstavne3151]

BY FAR THE BEST channel there is on youtube On how to learn to sail from absolut beginner to experienced solo sailer!!! The language is simple for beginners to understand . An absolutely minimum of boat terminology . And if you use it you explain what it is excellent ! The explanations are easy to understand and also illustrated In a simple and clear manner ,so you dont hav to guess what is meant The instructions are clear and simple Also it is interesting and informative when you share your thoughts and considerations during passage planning , choosing anchorage , squall tactics. And so many tips and tricks On equipment , apps and websites that you use ! You would be a perfect teacher ! I have sailed since i was 8 But only in Scandinavia ,and no Atlantic crossing or sailing in the carribian I enjoy learning new things from you . THANK YOU !

[@robertnorkus5582]

I have watched both videos now,and must say,you did a good job of using layman terms.I first ran across your vlog by accident, when you took the young lady on her first sail.

[@eelcobrouwer1838]

Mooi Huub! Nu weet ik waarom ik een week moest wachten op je vlog. One day I will sail away too... thanks!

[@HuubVlogs]

Hoi Eelco! Ben blij dat ik hiermee bij kan dragen aan een wat minder stressvol eerste jaar voor je hopelijk ;) ;) ;)

[@chriswannamaker7930]

Absolutely loved this video. I'm 66 and really thinking of getting into sailing as I live on the great lakes. This has been the most inspirational author I have found. Between you and Lady K(on KZbin) I feel this is now possible. Thanks!!

[@HuubVlogs]

I'm happy to hear that! I'll make more similar videos soon :)

[@Tdawg90]

I'm 45, just now got my intermediate cert at my local sailing club... I'm sold and am window shopping for large boats to do something like this

[@johnwalker6711]

Very impressive and well presented mate well done !!!

[@sunnoble6380]

Wow Huub, I learned so much from this one video. You are a natural teacher. Its remarkable that you can film and produce such a quality piece of work, squalls and all. Hugs and Cheers to you Huubie. I absolutely loved your production.

[@HuubVlogs]

Thank you very much. Maybe its because i never learned sailing when i was young. So everything was still new to me 😊. Thanks!

[@DarnizzleMan]

I'm originally from roatán what a awesome video i love going back home to the Caribbean

[@suesailor]

Nicely done Huub. You covered a lot.

[@rhysthomas623]

50:10 ❤❤❤ fail forward for the win!!! Forgive yourself because i already do!!! Your willingness to fail is an advantage

[@RandyWHorton]

Great content 👍 one of your best!

[@codypothier3744]

Great video. I'm in Nova Scotia, someday I hope to sail down the east coast and around the Caribbean. I've known the basics of sailing since I was a kid, this video is an excellent morale boost and very informative. Good luck in the future.

[@EdSurridge]

Chain hooks can be used to replace a anchor windlass power if you use the boats jib winches. Used this for many years and allows for the heaviest anchors and chains up. It takes longer and takes more work

[@Ingveyisnthome]

You're a great teacher you explain things really well I really enjoy your video thanks for doing it

[@faridiratni4111]

Honestly it's one of the best vidéos I enjoy.Many interesting skills and informations from your experiences.I'll see all your videos.I understand your clear English.Thanks.

[@whileysea]

What a great Video❤ I sail this Winter from Gran Canaria to the Caribbean. I sail for 30 years solo. I really love your great combination of explaining AND then the charts or software part. In which I am not so good. As I am older and dont like to relearn every 2 years new Programs. I am going to marry next season somewhere in a Caribbean Island. Your explanation and Information about the Caribbean are very helpfull to me. I am in many ways like you. The month is always longer at the end of the money😂. My Sailboat is a 33ft, partial full keel with 1.6 Meters Draft. 2 Roll Genuas and a Mainsail. No money for a Blister yet but I have a Desalinator, which I LOVE. No more begging for water🎉 an Anchorwinch, Solar, Windgenerator and an OK Engine. So, there is always something, right😅

[@miguelmartinho]

Ahoy, Captain Huub, Thank you for sharing your seamanship knowledge in simple language and focused on the experienced reality. Fair winds! 🌬⛵

[@HuubVlogs]

Thanks a lot Miguel!

[@gregsanford3848]

I very much enjoyed your educational and informative presentation Sir,I'm a retired farmer from outback Australia N.T, now living in Philippines Sadly terminal cancer

[@gonzosierra1]

One of the best sailing “need to know” videos ever. Thank you.

[@rogerbosch]

I just found your channel, and I must compliment you. This video contains so much helpful information, even for me. I love the way you talk about your best practices and lessons learned. Great content!

[@ragnoxten4158]

yes, anchoring is more about skill and not the weight of the anchor. select a proper spot that allows enough scope. drive it into the ground real well, have a shoreline or second anchor if necessary. the anchor just needs to keep the chain in place. but please grant yourself a anchor winch, remotely controlled from the cockpit :)

[@bjackson1975]

Not arguing with ya.. But a 25lb Delta or a CQR in 40 knots and you’d wish you had a different anchor. Having the RIGHT anchor for your boat (and the correct technology) is important. Check out SVPanope’s YT Channel if you’d enjoy seeing more evidence on differences in anchor performance. Best wishes on your journey.

[@bjackson1975]

kzbin.info

[@DarkSevariant]

hahahahahaha...! Great Video...!!! Very Informative. Thanks for the 'Learn to Sail in 20 Minutes' Video...! I Watched Every Minute..!!! Well, I Haven't Watched the Training Video, Yet. I Did Watch This Video. Grabbed Some Ice Cream, and Sat Back and Watched This Entire Video. Thanks, Skipper...!!! *Subscribed*

[@MogleCorp]

You had some fun and building experience. Looking at your video, you need to move your jerry cans mid-ships. Keeping them almost at the bow, the bow will point downward, in a heavy sea the added weight will act like a counterweight and the boat will be unstable and move more up and down. This will slow you down, and it can be dangerous in heavy sea with short distances between the waves. Keep your jerry cans where the keel is.

[@petermarkowsky5716]

Absolutely the best vid I've come across to learn quickly.

[@roadboat9216]

Very well done instruction. OMG when I was at your stage of cruising, we had NO: GPS, IPad/phone, chart plotter, instrumentation other than a compass and barometer. No weather information other than crude one day forecast before you left port, then nothing. My equipment list was a compass, a lead line for depth, binoculars, and a sextant. Today soooooo different easier better and safer. Again, as a US sailing instructor, with many of my students now cruising the world, great job. And PS. This is how I learned, as you, from the school of hard knocks, but no technology to help. Today with KZbin, modern tech. and plenty of professional training available, it’s much better. And don’t forget, depending on luck and natural ability, the school of hard knocks, can be a good teacher (all be it slower) or it can be a disaster.

[@AlexOuthwaite]

Super helpful video! Really informative 👏

[@HuubVlogs]

Thanks a lot Alex!

[@maxplank4083]

From a 28 foot sloop solo circumnavigator your video is well done and absolute common sense. .......cheers!

[@thomaspatton7207]

Oh just shared your Vlog on Facebook. Will be watching.

[@joshuamccarthy3493]

About time a sailing channel showed us this well done mate 👍

[@oceanwoods]

Excellent!

[@rwdyer2263]

There is nothing I could add that has not already been said. Allow me to echo all the positive comments about your teaching style and no nonsense approach to sailing. Your video has a nice blend of instructional, which some (not me) may find less interesting, and sailing. Great job. I just subscribed.

[@mindebrolis9582]

Only dreaming about the first boat. Love the video, super informative, open and interesting! Thank you ❤

[@danratsnapnames]

yea, this was a great video.. and its 7 months old. it really deserves many many more views.

[@deannacalef3513]

Outstanding compilation of wisdom. Safe travels and fair winds.

[@directedby100]

I'm at the 40-munute mark & I'll savor the last 20 minutes tomorrow. I've watched so many sailing journal-type videos that give minimal detail about which sails to use in which conditions, how to recognize & deal with nasty weather, staying safe, basic tech to get (I'm loving using the predictwind app here at home, 1,000s of miles inland north of Bangkok!), the sequence of actions to take when a squall hits. They just wax poetic about sailing, then go ashore & explore some landfall. They seldom teach very much. So bravo for that. You're a natural teacher. I'm hoping to buy a Cheoy Lee 33 ketch, & sailing coastal the first 8 to 12 months out of Phuket in the Andaman. Bon voyage!

[@HuubVlogs]

Thank you very much! That sounds like a great plan that you have!

[@rcmoot]

You are top notch on information. Thank you. Stay happy and safe sir.

[@emiliekaroline]

One of the most informative videos about Caribbean islands and sailing in these conditions , thank you, you are a legend 🙋‍♂️🇧🇻🏴‍☠️

[@HuubVlogs]

Thanks Emilie :)

[@boatsail1]

I must go down to the seas again, to the lonely sea and the sky, And all I ask is a tall ship and a star to steer her by, And the wheel's kick and the wind's song and the white sail's shaking, And a grey mist on the sea's face, and a grey dawn breaking, I must down to the seas again, for the call of the running tide Is a wild call and a clear call that may not be denied; And all I ask is a windy day with the white clouds flying, And the flung spray and the blown spume, and the sea-gulls crying. I must down to the seas again, to the vagrant gypsy life, To the gull's way and the whale's way where the wind's like a whetted knife; And all I ask is a merry yarn from a laughing fellow-rover, And quiet sleep and a sweet dream when the long trick's over. J Masefield

[@ashley-tm1uk]

very good stuff …packed with valuable info for even seasoned cruisers…sent to a buddy who just bought a cat and will be single handing as a novice …

[@Jdake801]

7 “how to” videos in 1… thank you for the info and safe travels!

[@alxmnslv]

This is the best sailing video on youtube. Period.

[@mksailing4151]

When I watched you last time you where still crewing and now you made this excellent video. Thanks ☺️ i shared it to people they I also got hooked on sailing.

[@HuubVlogs]

Thanks a lot! Yep, learning a lot by having made many mistakes. Would be great if it helps others on their way!

[@islandman9619]

Thank you Huub! I've got a boat in Rio and will have to sail it to another country, preferably the US, very soon. I'm not very experienced so this was a great video for me - Mahalo!

[@HuubVlogs]

Thanks! most sail to Isla Mujeres (holding is not good) and then wait for a good weather window to go around the corner. Good luck to you my friend!!!

[@amitchakraborty1757]

Better than any sailing book I have read so far. Very, very helpful. Thank you.

[@Silom13]

dude what a lad, in my opinion you started just right

[@jeffochs6351]

one of the best video's viewed in a long time -

[@Sockpoppet]

Making mistakes is inevitable, how you apply what you've learned from the experience is all that matters.

[@wow.sailor.]

Wow Sailor Your channel is super helpful. Thanks and safe sailing

[@RichRobinson]

Excellent video! Glad I found it. Liked and subscribed.

[@MCC499]

Fantastic video, very helpful for those of us who are trying to learn .....

[@fillrobs7726]

Great video Huib - I've been wondering how it all works - a lot to it and you did really well explaining it - thanks a lot!

[@HuubVlogs]

You're very welcome Fill!

[@mariusaggenbach3508]

Always remember the 7ps in sailing Prior Proper Planning Prevents Piss Poor Performance

[@hansandersen2454]

I have to say that I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video You are very clear and precise with all of your explanations and you explained many important situations and scenarios I have about 15 years of being a Bowman on other boats and you gave me a lot of information that I did not know You are very courageous and you are also very safe and aware of your surroundings You should be very proud of yourself I wish I was as confident as you are Good luck and keep the keel under the water

[@landprojects]

Fabulous content. Really useful information from somebody actually doing it! Well done

[@HuubVlogs]

Thanks Mike! I really hope its gonna help others ! thanks!

[@hyperfilmprod]

Excellent video! Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@HuubVlogs]

Thanks a lot!

[@theplinkerslodge6361]

Super share, full of real-life, practical info. I didn't think about the fact the anchor will pick up clay or mud and not reset - great info. If a person is fairly good at learning mechanical things, I think they can find their way through to the point you go to. I.e. you are a very mechanically astute person. I sail with people that seem not to have any mechanical/practical inclination and it seems like they might never master even the basics.

[@Worldwide-island-vibes]

I know this is a difficult endeavor, but I still dream of this! ❤❤❤ island vibes

[@bexaminer1]

This is a great video. So much useful information and I can see there is sooo much to learn about sailing. It seems insurmountable. I've saved this so that I can watch it whenever I want to. I'll make some notes etc. Thanks for making it. Great job.