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SAILING GENTLY has videos about the French Canals and Routes to the Mediterranean with the companion books having sold over 6,000 copies! The Atlantic Crossing Guide video that has had some 362 thousand views and the book thousands of downloads. The Gentle Sailing Route to the Mediterranean has had around 50 thousand views and the book has sold almost 4,000 copies. Closer to home there are a s…

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Struck by LightningA lightning strike on a Moody 36 destroyed all electronics and damaged the engine block in Maryland.Sep 9, 2026 · Washington, United States

PublishedSep 9, 2026

Duration24:37

Views10K

LocationWashington, United States

My Caribbean MarinaBas-du-Fort Marina in Guadeloupe offers secure berths, comprehensive boatyard services, and proximity to Caribbean cruising grounds.Jul 14, 2026 · Baie-Mahault, France

PublishedJul 14, 2026

Duration14:16

Views4K

LocationBaie-Mahault, France

Holiday in the south of FranceA sailor-owned holiday apartment in Sète, France, lists on Airbnb, VRBO, and Booking.com.Jul 7, 2026 · Sète, France

PublishedJul 7, 2026

Duration4:19

Views2K

LocationSète, France

French Canals to the Mediterranean REVISED 2026An experienced skipper details the 823-mile Le Havre to Port Napoleon inland route, lock limits, vignette rules, and Canal du Midi draft hazards.May 18, 2026

PublishedMay 18, 2026

Duration52:08

Views6K

Meditterranean Marinas to keep your boatQueensway Quay, Estepona, and Smir rated as top long-stay berths for UK sailors post-Brexit.May 12, 2026 · Mediterranean Sea

PublishedMay 12, 2026

Duration1:27:07

Views6K

LocationMediterranean Sea

Motorboat for sale in MinorcaA 1992 Horizon Boat Company 47-foot trawler yacht is listed for sale in Menorca with recent teak decks.Apr 12, 2026 · Menorca, Balearic Islands

PublishedApr 12, 2026

Duration5:04

Views868

LocationMenorca, Balearic Islands

Why did I buy this boat?Prioritize build quality and single-handed handling over price or racing features when selecting a cruising sailboat.Apr 6, 2026 · the Caribbean

PublishedApr 6, 2026

Duration26:48

Views27K

Locationthe Caribbean

The best of CARIBBEAN MARINASA Beneteau 323 owner breaks down Caribbean marina costs from Trinidad to Bonaire, with berth rates and chandlery realities.Feb 6, 2026 · Cuba

PublishedFeb 6, 2026

Duration30:38

Views11K

LocationCuba

Mediterranean or Caribbean?Consistent trade winds and lower marina costs make the Caribbean superior to the Mediterranean for cruising.Nov 28, 2025

PublishedNov 28, 2025

Duration24:11

Views7K

47 ft Trawler yacht for saleA 1992 47-foot Horizon trawler yacht with twin Caterpillar 3208 engines is for sale in Menorca.Sep 24, 2025 · Ferreries, Spain

PublishedSep 24, 2025

Duration7:39

Views2K

LocationFerreries, Spain

Living the DreamBambola finds a near-deserted South Pacific island shared with one other cruising boat and a park ranger.Sep 19, 2025

PublishedSep 19, 2025

Duration4:57

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Sell up and sailLong-term cruising requires a sustainable income, reliable medical insurance, and a sturdy, affordable vessel for offshore passages.Sep 5, 2025

PublishedSep 5, 2025

Duration22:55

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Log Books and BoatsA veteran cruiser shares lessons from owning eight boats, including a 1979 Moody 36 and Elizabethan 31.Jul 24, 2025 · Europe

PublishedJul 24, 2025

Duration28:49

Views2K

LocationEurope

Sailing to France with French customs DouaneClearing customs in France requires visiting specific authorized PAF offices, as many local stations process only commercial vessels.Jun 9, 2025 · England, United Kingdom

PublishedJun 9, 2025

Duration11:47

Views4K

LocationEngland, United Kingdom

SAILING TO FRANCE easilyDover to Cherbourg in a day: UK Border Force forms, French 2024 customs scheme, and port-by-port navigation notes.May 15, 2025 · English Channel

PublishedMay 15, 2025

Duration47:54

Views18K

LocationEnglish Channel

Home for the Hurricane SeasonA Beneteau 323 owner details hurricane season layup procedures and Caribbean marina logistics for seasonal cruisers.May 8, 2025 · Baie-Mahault, France

PublishedMay 8, 2025

Duration18:04

Views2K

LocationBaie-Mahault, France

the full storyHistorical details regarding Admiral Horatio Nelson and Emma Hamilton are presented alongside digital sailing guide promotions.Apr 25, 2025

PublishedApr 25, 2025

Duration1:42:58

Views6K

The Leeward IslandsThe Leeward Islands offer consistent trade winds and diverse customs procedures for cruisers navigating the Caribbean chain.Feb 22, 2025 · Baie-Mahault, France

PublishedFeb 22, 2025

Duration23:59

Views9K

LocationBaie-Mahault, France

SAILING GENTLY introSailing Gently's 90 videos span Gulf of Aden piracy, French Channel pilotage, and Caribbean cruising costs.Jan 15, 2025 · Baie-Mahault, France

PublishedJan 15, 2025

Duration2:41

Views3K

LocationBaie-Mahault, France

A sailing videoA solo sailor manually deploys a Delta anchor and hand-steers to Guadeloupe after the windlass and autopilot fail.Dec 27, 2024 · Macouba, France

PublishedDec 27, 2024

Duration32:13

Views5K

LocationMacouba, France

Caribbean Logistics and CostsRelocating a Beneteau 323 to the Caribbean can reduce annual marina costs compared to UK-based mooring fees.Dec 6, 2024 · Le Lamentin, France

PublishedDec 6, 2024

Duration21:59

Views6K

LocationLe Lamentin, France

My dream world Cruising BoatThe Moody 36 and Westerly Ocean 43 serve as reliable, center-cockpit platforms for long-distance blue water cruising.Nov 1, 2024

PublishedNov 1, 2024

Duration28:00

Views11K

Windvanes and AutopilotsHydrovane and servo-pendulum wind vanes provide reliable, power-free steering for long-distance offshore sailing and ocean crossings.Sep 27, 2024

PublishedSep 27, 2024

Duration26:35

Views7K

LIVEABOARDChoosing a 40-to-50-foot monohull from manufacturers like Moody or Hallberg-Rassy suits most long-distance cruising couples.Sep 6, 2024

PublishedSep 6, 2024

Duration21:09

Views8K

A sailor directs Dr Who, B7 and things....Doctor Who director Michael E. Bryant describes six 1970s serials and his later circumnavigation aboard Gently.Aug 23, 2024 · Caribbean

PublishedAug 23, 2024

Duration1:16:43

Views2K

LocationCaribbean

EXPENSIVE MARINE FAILURESA Beneteau 323 experiences multiple equipment failures, including a lost anchor and a malfunctioning Raymarine autopilot system.Aug 7, 2024 · Caribbean

PublishedAug 7, 2024

Duration28:18

Views7K

LocationCaribbean

hurricane survival -JustA 25-foot boat survives a 105-knot hurricane in Cariacou despite a hull puncture and mast failure.Jul 16, 2024 · Top Hill, Grenada

PublishedJul 16, 2024

Duration18:43

Views29K

LocationTop Hill, Grenada

Anchor chain broke Lost my anchor!A failed chain connector caused the loss of an anchor in Prince Rupert Bay, Dominica.Jul 7, 2024 · Caribbean

PublishedJul 7, 2024

Duration21:33

Views8K

LocationCaribbean

How I shipped my Beneteau 323 to the SunA Beneteau 323 is shipped from Southampton to Antigua via the cargo vessel Ryderland for Caribbean cruising.May 17, 2024 · Boulogne-sur-Mer, France

PublishedMay 17, 2024

Duration49:26

Views7K

LocationBoulogne-sur-Mer, France

GON SAILINGA 10-meter sailboat completes a single-handed passage from Martinique to Rodney Bay, St. Lucia, for customs clearance.Apr 25, 2024 · Caribbean

PublishedApr 25, 2024

Duration27:18

Views5K

LocationCaribbean

Easy Navigation for BeginnersPlan passages using electronic chart plotters and tidal atlases to ensure safe, daylight arrivals at your destination.Apr 12, 2024

PublishedApr 12, 2024

Duration31:51

Views26K

SAILING IN THE PANDEMIC?Golden Haze, a Beneteau 323, makes a solo Lymington-to-Boulogne passage during the March 2020 COVID lockdown.Mar 24, 2024 · England, United Kingdom

PublishedMar 24, 2024

Duration58:12

Views3K

LocationEngland, United Kingdom

World Cruising BoatA 36-to-45-foot monohull provides the best balance of comfort and manageability for couples planning long-term blue water cruising.Feb 20, 2024

PublishedFeb 20, 2024

Duration22:19

Views12K

Caribbean Insurance, Coms and MosquitosJan 8, 2024

PublishedJan 8, 2024

Duration24:54

Views5K

HURRICANE SEASON SAILINGDec 6, 2023

PublishedDec 6, 2023

Duration16:46

Views6K

Short PACIFIC cruiseOct 22, 2023

PublishedOct 22, 2023

Duration20:05

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Hurricane AllyAug 16, 2023

PublishedAug 16, 2023

Duration10:16

Views12K

Sailing Books LibraryJun 28, 2023

PublishedJun 28, 2023

Duration1:41

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French canals BookThe 12th edition of *French Canal Routes to the Mediterranean* offers updated transit guides at gentlesailing.com.Jun 26, 2023

PublishedJun 26, 2023

Duration8:22

Views6K

Your Boat in the SunMay 12, 2023

PublishedMay 12, 2023

Duration13:43

Views5K

SHIPPING YOUR BOAT ON A SHIPMar 28, 2023

PublishedMar 28, 2023

Duration21:50

Views16K

My Caribbean MarinaFeb 2, 2023

PublishedFeb 2, 2023

Duration13:17

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Heading for the Caribbean - Chapter 3Preparing a yacht for cargo transport requires removing rigging and managing shifting schedules for vessels like Ryderland.Jan 7, 2023 · Southampton, United Kingdom

PublishedJan 7, 2023

Duration32:10

Views8K

LocationSouthampton, United Kingdom

French Canals to the MediterraneanNov 25, 2022

PublishedNov 25, 2022

Duration52:44

Views105K

sailing into Torquay and DartmouthNov 18, 2022

PublishedNov 18, 2022

Duration15:21

Views9K

Heading for Martinique Chapter TWOOct 17, 2022

PublishedOct 17, 2022

Duration18:57

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Sailing from Brighton to Looe & Port SolentSep 24, 2022

PublishedSep 24, 2022

Duration10:16

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Sailing into Cowes and Yarmouth IOWSep 9, 2022

PublishedSep 9, 2022

Duration15:31

Views16K

Heading to Martinique Diary chapter 1Aug 25, 2022

PublishedAug 25, 2022

Duration11:01

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Sailing into Eastbourne & BrightonAug 15, 2022

PublishedAug 15, 2022

Duration10:11

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Sailing into AlderneyJul 26, 2022

PublishedJul 26, 2022

Duration20:54

Views15K

Sailing into Beaulieu RiverJul 13, 2022

PublishedJul 13, 2022

Duration14:33

Views6K

Atlantic Crossing CostsMar 22, 2022

PublishedMar 22, 2022

Duration23:04

Views17K

Liveaboard & living the dreamMar 3, 2022

PublishedMar 3, 2022

Duration18:24

Views12K

Mediterranean Marina part 6 Central Med V2Feb 17, 2022

PublishedFeb 17, 2022

Duration25:09

Views12K

Mediterranean Marinas Part 5 Eastern MedJan 27, 2022

PublishedJan 27, 2022

Duration21:49

Views17K

MEDITERREAN MARINAS part 4Jan 10, 2022

PublishedJan 10, 2022

Duration15:52

Views19K

MEDITERREANEAN MARINAS PART 3Dec 23, 2021

PublishedDec 23, 2021

Duration15:51

Views21K

MEDITERREAN MARINAS PART 2Dec 3, 2021

PublishedDec 3, 2021

Duration15:45

Views18K

Mediterranean Marinas - Part 1Estepona Marina offers comprehensive services and a vibrant town, making it a top choice for winter berthing.Nov 23, 2021 · Marbella, Spain

PublishedNov 23, 2021

Duration17:26

Views47K

LocationMarbella, Spain

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