NEW Sailboat Owner's 1st year FULLTIME Sailing the Caribbean
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- 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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Sailing the Caribbean
From buying a sailboat, to making it ready to sail, to sailing the Caribbean
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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
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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!!!
Thank you sir! Yes its an Alberg 30!
Thanks for the advice, Im wondering if you know where I can find any good boat auctions outside the US?
Did you not see the map with all the red arrows for where the hurricanes are?
@@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.
@@roadboat9216 there is a map with red arrows that says go to Trinidad basically. He covered your tip already
" According to some they say anchoring is 80% skill 20% anchor.....I say this is bullshit" is exactly when I clicked subscribed.
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.
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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).
the rocna recommendation chart is pretty accurate.
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?
@mikenagy938 I read it many years ago and recall it being a mine of insightful knowledge. Did he say anything about anchoring?
Thanks kindly, perhaps a day you can give me a ride crossing Panama to Cartagena , on my motorcycle
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.
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.
Thanks Norman! I'm glad you like it!
the best video ever!!! sailing for dummies like me!!!
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.
Thank Brian. I did. I hope it will help many others making similar mistakes 😅
A really excellent, waffle-free "How to" video from someone who has learned the hard way. Congratulations.
Thanks a lot!
@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.👍⚓️
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.
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.
great advice !!
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.
From an experienced sailor this guy does a good job....especially a newby to cruising....keep it up.
Fair winds...
Thanks a lot! I might make more! Hope it helps others not having to make the same mistakes as i did 😊
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Also, in an emergency you can use a rope leading back to your sail winch as a makeshift windlass.
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.
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.
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.
"Sailings time-out" what is that? I searched Amazon - it doesn't come up.
Heave-too=sailing time out
Great explanation on wind /current / sailing / navigating !
thanks!
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!
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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.😁👍
This was ABSOLUTELY OUTSTANDING, thank you. This should get Hundreds of Thousands of views. 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
Two sizes up for anchors is actually pretty much what most sailors seem to swear by as a standard for a good anchor weight
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,.
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 TH-cam :)
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
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!
This is one of the best videos I've seen so far!
Stop apologizing!!🥰 You are amazing and you are learning, and we are learning soo much from you! 🙏🙏
What a lot of useful information tailored for the new sailor. Thanks for all the effort and thought you've put into it.
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!
I wish you all the best on your journey! And i'll make another similar video about the last 12 months soon :)
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
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.
You are so well spoken and informative
Super helpful video! Really informative 👏
Thanks a lot Alex!
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.
Enjoying these videos! Sailing on my own (with an instructor) this summer on a 25 foot ⛵ ! Loving it so much.
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.
Thanks for sharing this video and your knowledge, Huub! Take care and fair winds.
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.
Amazing video Huub, well done !
I'm new at this sailing world which I am prepping to jump into and personally that is by far the best instructions and advice for us rookies period!!!!
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 !
Fantastic video .. really good info, no waffle, well done - look forward to future videos - subscribed 👍
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.
Great content 👍 one of your best!
One of the best sailing “need to know” videos ever. Thank you.
You're a great teacher you explain things really well I really enjoy your video thanks for doing it
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!
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
Only dreaming about the first boat. Love the video, super informative, open and interesting! Thank you ❤
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.
You are top notch on information. Thank you. Stay happy and safe sir.
You are a huge motivation to many including me. Thank you for the wealth of information shared. Fair winds and following seas always. 🙏
Better than any sailing book I have read so far. Very, very helpful. Thank you.
Great job! This is an extremely useful video. Well done, Huub, you learned a lot in a very short time. Thank you for sharing this valuable information.
Dikke vette video Huub. Heeft veel tijd in gezeten met al die animaties. Mijn dank is groot! Groetjes, Jeroen
Ben erg blij dat ie helpt Jeroen!!!
Outstanding example of a captain that knows how to sail safely! This is a fantastic video!
Absolutely the best vid I've come across to learn quickly.
Wow Sailor Your channel is super helpful.
Thanks and safe sailing
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.
Thank you very much. Maybe its because i never learned sailing when i was young. So everything was still new to me 😊. Thanks!
Great video have been thinking about buying a boat and sailing around for a year or 2 when I have enough money. Video feels very genuine and has a lot of very useful information in it.
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.
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 TH-cam) I feel this is now possible. Thanks!!
I'm happy to hear that! I'll make more similar videos soon :)
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
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😅
Very impressive and well presented mate well done !!!
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.
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.
Yep 2 weeks editing early morning till night :). Im glad you like it!!
@@HuubVlogs Well I hope it pays off for a long time to come.
Great video, thank you and please continue to post similar content!
Fair winds!
About time a sailing channel showed us this well done mate 👍
Great video! Thank you for sharing your experiences!
Really well done and very comprehensive!!! I hope to leave the Great Lakes soon and make my way down to the Bahamas and Caribbean… I am inexperienced and will be solo sailing. Your video will be an invaluable guide for me!! Thanks for sharing your journey!!!
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!
You're very welcome Fill!
Thanks for sharing your experience and knowledge.
Excellent video. Best instructional video I’ve seen. Thank you!!!
I really enjoyed this. Thank you for making it.
This was mad and absolutely brilliant! Thanks for sharing. About the best vid for beginners in this lifestyle, and I have watched a ton of others... Excellent!
Thanks 😊
I'm originally from roatán what a awesome video i love going back home to the Caribbean
Outstanding compilation of wisdom. Safe travels and fair winds.
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.
Thanks a lot! Yep, learning a lot by having made many mistakes. Would be great if it helps others on their way!
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
Ahoy, Captain Huub,
Thank you for sharing your seamanship knowledge in simple language and focused on the experienced reality.
Fair winds! 🌬⛵
Thanks a lot Miguel!
50:10 ❤❤❤ fail forward for the win!!! Forgive yourself because i already do!!! Your willingness to fail is an advantage
Fantastic video, very helpful for those of us who are trying to learn .....
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. 🙏❤️🇺🇸⛵️👣😊
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.
bedankt voor deze mooie instructie video
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 …
Good video. The snubber is a bridle because you are attached to two points. There are arguments about snubbers v.s. 3 strand cord which has quite a bit more give.
As pointed out later in the video it is very important to look at what is around you if the wind shifts the anchor could also shift and you could be headed for shore. There are apps now that can tell you if your anchor is dragging and sound an alarm which could help with the sleeping problem. A slowly dragging anchor can be hard to detect even if you are awake.
If you draw 4.5' there is no rule of thumb that says 10' is enough. You have to take into account the tide. In some parts of the world the difference between high and low tide can be more than 10'. I also always check with a string and weight just how deep it is if I am in shallow water versus relying on a chart. This and good anchoring has kept me off the bottom and shore more than once.
If you are a deep channel going against the tide you can do better if you are closer to shore and out of the middle. I have used this method but it has to be deep enough for the boat and you should not be where the wind will tend to blow you to shore.
I have had boats that would sail fine on a headsail and boats that would immediately try to head downwind. You have less of a problem because of the long keel but not all boats can run about with just a headsail and need the main for balance.
My German friends told me NL (Netherlands sticker) stands for noch einmal Limonada bitte! (One more limonade please). I don't remember my Dutch friends drinking anything but coffee and beer though and I spent a decent amount of time there.
Excellent - what a great summary of skills learnt - and passed on . Thank you..
Nicely done Huub. You covered a lot.
Saw you on another TH-cam channel and you're now coming up in my feed. This was a very informative video. I may have been inspired to finally bite the bullet and purchase a boat, something I've been wanting to do for...30 years! Subscribed!
Thats great to hear 😊
Thanks for this. I'm working on a NorSea 27 and have hopes of getting to the Carribean. This is a lot of good, useable, info!
ive come across your video for the first time.i watch a lot of sailors and of blue water yachts .. i like what i see and hear .i have subscribed ...you are a true sea nomad from what i can see.and i will be learning a lot from your videos.thank you .
Thanks Assif! Yes I am!
Great video, and I learned a lot about issues that can occur and for planning your trip. Thanks.
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Fantastic stuff! Thanks for it!
Thanks for sharing knowledge!
Thanks for sharing your experience. Even I understood this 😂. I'm preparing for sailing my first long trip this summer, and searching for information all over the you tube.
This is the best sailing video on youtube. Period.
You are a great teacher. Thank you for this video.