Be The Captain

The ocean doesn’t care about theory, it cares about execution. I am James Evenson, a professional delivery captain, educator, and Navy Submarine Veteran (former Navigator, USS Nebraska SSBN 739). With 85,000 nautical miles logged, I teach the practical skills required for serious offshore passages. Be The Captain is an education platform for blue water sailors that focuses on the technical and ps…

Medellín, Colombia· jul 2026

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4 Men Sent to Die in 60-Foot Seas | The Finest Hours True Story11 oct 2026

Publicado11 oct 2026

Duración1:07:41

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25 People Abandoned an Unsinkable Ship. None Survived | The Joyita MysteryThe Joyita carried 25 people from Apia in 1955; none survived after abandoning an unsinkable hull.9 sep 2026

Publicado9 sep 2026

Duración48:33

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31 Crew Sailed Into Hurricane Mitch. None Were Ever Found | The Tragic Story of SV FantomeHurricane Mitch's stalled, wandering track trapped SV Fantome's 31 crew with no navigable escape in 1998.21 ago 2026

Publicado21 ago 2026

Duración46:11

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Declared Dead at Sea — Then They Came Back | The Rose-Noëlle StoryRose-Noëlle's 119-day survival drift began when a sea anchor trip line collapsed the parachute and left the trimaran beam-on.25 jul 2026

Publicado25 jul 2026

Duración37:47

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My Final Video as Sailing ZingaroJames Evenson rebrands his channel to Be the Captain to focus on maritime disaster and survival analysis.16 jul 2026 · Medellín, Colombia

Publicado16 jul 2026

Duración8:23

Vistas73K

UbicaciónMedellín, Colombia

The Brutal Truth About Cruising on a Budget & Surviving Storms at SeaJames Evenson's 25%-first-year budget rule and storm tactics for heavy monohulls vs. catamarans.9 jul 2026

Publicado9 jul 2026

Duración41:24

Vistas88K

🚩 RED FLAGS: How I Spot the Lemon Boats on Yacht World 🚩James Evenson flags a non-reefable Manta boom and praises the Hallberg-Rassy 53's split aft cabin as the offshore benchmark.6 jul 2026

Publicado6 jul 2026

Duración39:19

Vistas137K

How He Survived a Tropical Storm at SeaAttempting to motor upwind against a tropical storm in a poorly maintained vessel risks catastrophic failure.30 jun 2026

Publicado30 jun 2026

Duración21:12

Vistas201K

He Did Everything Right. His Captain Still Blamed Him.A guide for aspiring crew on preparing for emergencies and vetting captains to avoid poor seamanship.20 jun 2026

Publicado20 jun 2026

Duración7:03

Vistas20K

He's Built 400 Boats. The Cheap Used Sailboats He'd Buy in 2026Kyle Jackney names Morgans, Bristols, Gulfstars, and early Tayanas as his top affordable cruising buys for 2026.17 jun 2026

Publicado17 jun 2026

Duración47:34

Vistas73K

The Factory Forgot a Part on This $2M Yacht (Blue Water 56, Part 2)A missing 24-volt windlass solenoid left hull nine of the Bluewater 56 unable to deploy its anchor at commissioning.12 jun 2026

Publicado12 jun 2026

Duración25:04

Vistas34K

The "Hidden" Problems of a New $2M Yacht (Blue Water 56 Commissioning)Adjusting inverter absorption voltage prevents lithium battery system overloads during high-load generator charging on new yachts.8 jun 2026

Publicado8 jun 2026

Duración24:27

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Sailing in SEVENTY FOUR KnotsA prop shaft machined from a junkyard ingot in Bermuda, installed in under 48 hours before a storm.1 jun 2026 · Prickly Bay, Grenada

Publicado1 jun 2026

Duración2:35:38

Vistas64K

UbicaciónPrickly Bay, Grenada

This sailing technique saved my butt (Why does nobody teach this?)Bungee cords rigged to a steering wheel kept a catamaran on course for 18 days after the autopilot failed mid-Pacific.24 may 2026 · South Pacific Ocean

Publicado24 may 2026

Duración24:23

Vistas158K

UbicaciónSouth Pacific Ocean

How to Price a Sailboat: The Step-By-Step Audit YOU Can DoA lifespan-based audit method prices every boat system and adds a 15–20% hassle tax for deferred maintenance.8 may 2026

Publicado8 may 2026

Duración12:56

Vistas48K

30 Seconds. That's What a Lithium Fire Gives You.A lithium battery fire aboard Theros killed two sailors who had no EPIRB, no float plan, and no satellite communicator.10 abr 2026

Publicado10 abr 2026

Duración19:50

Vistas142K

Be The Captain — Chapter One: Think Like a Captain (Audiobook)Offshore command requires decisive leadership, constant vessel maintenance, and a mindset of adaptability during equipment failure.2 abr 2026

Publicado2 abr 2026

Duración11:07

Vistas11K

The Night I Almost Lost the Keel (and Why I Quit Deliveries)Grid-to-hull bond failure on a Beneteau First 47.7 nearly caused keel loss 90 miles offshore at night.29 mar 2026 · Caribbean Sea, south of Haiti

Publicado29 mar 2026

Duración22:18

Vistas1.3M

UbicaciónCaribbean Sea, south of Haiti

Mastering the Offshore App (PredictWind Masterclass 5/5)Manage offshore bandwidth by downloading selective, high-resolution GRIBs and prioritizing GMDSS and AIS data for efficiency.10 mar 2026

Publicado10 mar 2026

Duración7:08

Vistas6K

Using AIS offshore (PredictWind Masterclass 4/5)Satellite AIS provides long-range strategic traffic awareness to supplement short-range VHF collision avoidance systems offshore.4 mar 2026

Publicado4 mar 2026

Duración7:50

Vistas5K

Power Routing for Comfort (PredictWind Masterclass 3/5)Analyze wave period and vertical acceleration in PredictWind to minimize structural loading and fatigue while motoring offshore.4 mar 2026

Publicado4 mar 2026

Duración6:40

Vistas6K

Weather Routing for Offshore Sailors (PredictWind Masterclass 2/5)Use PredictWind graphs and comfort metrics to manage crew fatigue rather than just optimizing for speed.4 mar 2026

Publicado4 mar 2026

Duración10:29

Vistas7K

Deciphering Weather Apps (PredictWind Masterclass 1/5)Configure PredictWind with accurate polars and a Data Hub to transform weather forecasts into actionable decision support.2 mar 2026

Publicado2 mar 2026

Duración12:43

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Nigel Calder: The Truth About Philosophy, Gunboats, and Marine EngineeringNigel Calder explains why a Cuban gunboat arrest led to the 1995 Cuba cruising guide.25 feb 2026

Publicado25 feb 2026

Duración1:21:53

Vistas15K

The Hidden Reason This Sunken Schooner Is Priced at $100,000A sunken 1910 Herreshoff schooner in Osaka lists for $100,000 — the price is a filter, not a valuation.13 feb 2026

Publicado13 feb 2026

Duración8:35

Vistas65K

Pegasus 50: A Modern Offshore Sailboat Done RightThe Pegasus 50 features a 13-ton displacement and a gimbaling salon table designed for long-term offshore cruising.8 feb 2026 · Cannes Yachting Festival, France

Publicado8 feb 2026

Duración29:38

Vistas128K

UbicaciónCannes Yachting Festival, France

They Built This Boat Too WellThe Little Harbor 59 uses integrated, low-center-of-gravity ballast to provide superior motion dampening for offshore cruising.1 feb 2026

Publicado1 feb 2026

Duración9:59

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My Honest Advice for New Sailors (It’s Not What You Think)A water-damaged Kalik 33 on a tight budget risks killing a young sailor's circumnavigation dream before it starts.26 ene 2026

Publicado26 ene 2026

Duración12:10

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I Didn’t Expect This… Sirius Might Be the Smartest Sailboat I’ve TouredThe Sirius 35 features a dedicated walk-in workshop and a raised interior helm station for offshore cruising.7 ene 2026

Publicado7 ene 2026

Duración33:31

Vistas269K

The Preventer Mistake That Killed Two SailorsA CNB 66's in-boom furling system forced a head-to-wind reef in Gulf Stream storm seas, killing two sailors.22 dic 2025

Publicado22 dic 2025

Duración15:08

Vistas634K

Become a Better Offshore SailorUse the physiological sigh and manual navigation drills to maintain calm and control during offshore emergencies.28 nov 2025

Publicado28 nov 2025

Duración13:24

Vistas560K

Every Boat Has a Story… You’re Not Gonna Believe This OneA new MCP 68 sailed 6,000 miles upwind from Brazil to France on its maiden voyage.21 nov 2025

Publicado21 nov 2025

Duración14:59

Vistas90K

I crashed my boat into the rocks. Here's the story.James Evenson grounded his Oyster Marine 485 near Nassau and kedged off using 250 feet of chain, no engine.5 nov 2025

Publicado5 nov 2025

Duración21:56

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I Never Thought I’d Be Signing 4,000 Books…James Evenson manages the fulfillment and shipping of 4,000 hand-numbered, leather-bound books for his sailing audience.28 sep 2025

Publicado28 sep 2025

Duración11:00

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Full Tour of the Bluewater 56 | Kevlar Offshore YachtThe Blue Water 56 hull alternates aramid fiber (Kevlar) every other layer through 16–24 total plies.16 sep 2025 · Mallorca

Publicado16 sep 2025

Duración1:21:08

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UbicaciónMallorca

Captain's Log: Atlantic Crossing (Day 1) (Patron-only)James Evenson departs Bermuda for the Azores aboard Equus, adding a new crew member mid-departure.3 sep 2025

Publicado3 sep 2025

Duración8:25

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My Pick for the BEST Offshore Boat at $80KThe Valiant 40 and Corbin 39 are robust offshore options for sailors with an $80,000 budget.27 jun 2025

Publicado27 jun 2025

Duración27:09

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Which Rig Is BEST for Bluewater Sailing?Masthead rigs offer superior offshore reliability and downwind versatility compared to the performance-oriented, tunable fractional rig.20 jun 2025

Publicado20 jun 2025

Duración17:26

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Good boats. Bad boats. Offshore nightmares.Evaluating used sailboats for offshore capability requires inspecting for structural red flags and verifying the age of critical systems.14 jun 2025

Publicado14 jun 2025

Duración19:02

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The Problem With Dual Rudders Nobody Talks AboutWide-transom sailboats with dual rudders suffer from dynamic weather helm caused by shifting centers of lateral resistance.7 jun 2025

Publicado7 jun 2025

Duración12:29

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Sneak Preview "Be The Captain"James Evenson details offshore sailing skills, emergency preparedness, and captaincy in his book, Be The Captain.3 jun 2025

Publicado3 jun 2025

Duración13:45

Vistas82K

Near-Death At Sea: What I LearnedA catamaran’s structural failure during a Pacific storm highlights the importance of proper sea anchor sizing.30 may 2025

Publicado30 may 2025

Duración17:22

Vistas153K

My Catamaran Split in Half 100 Miles Offshore. Here’s How We Survived.A catamaran crew used Dyneema and plastic tubing to lash a failing hull together 100 miles offshore.23 may 2025

Publicado23 may 2025

Duración21:59

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The SECRET to DEALS on BOATSUse AI tools to perform comparative analysis and deep research on specific sailboat models like the Valiant 42.17 may 2025

Publicado17 may 2025

Duración17:59

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The ONE Question That Changes Everything About Buying a BoatMatch your boat choice to your specific cruising archetype, whether you are a voyager, islander, or nailer.11 may 2025

Publicado11 may 2025

Duración13:06

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Atlantic Crossing Guide: Offshore Weather Routing 102Use PredictWind to analyze swell patterns and avoid the Azorian High when planning an Atlantic crossing.7 may 2025

Publicado7 may 2025

Duración40:28

Vistas205K

My Book Launch Sold Out in 24 Hours!James Evenson's 500-copy signed sailing book sold out its founding edition in 24 hours.28 abr 2025

Publicado28 abr 2025

Duración3:12

Vistas12K

Offshore Weather Routing 101: The Skills That Save LivesPredictWind and Windy provide AI-driven weather routing to help sailors plan safer passages and avoid hazardous waves.27 abr 2025

Publicado27 abr 2025

Duración28:36

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The Worst Advice for Offshore Sailors — And What I Wish I KnewPrioritize structural integrity and seamanship over lifestyle features when selecting a boat for offshore passages.19 abr 2025

Publicado19 abr 2025

Duración15:27

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12 KILLER Deals on Offshore Sailboats (The Boat Market Is CRAZY Right Now!)The list features 12 offshore sailboats including a 1999 Outremer 38-43 catamaran priced at $120,000.10 abr 2025

Publicado10 abr 2025

Duración15:38

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The WORST Listings I’ve Ever Seen (15 MASSIVE Sailboat Red Flags)Inspect chain plates and deck hardware for leaks to avoid costly structural repairs on older sailboats.26 mar 2025

Publicado26 mar 2025

Duración29:40

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Best Bluewater Sailboat (& Catamaran!) Under $300KThe Allures 44, Oyster 485, and Catana 43 Ocean offer proven offshore performance for under $300,000.22 feb 2025

Publicado22 feb 2025

Duración34:28

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Do You REALLY Need a Captain’s License? (The Truth)U.S. Coast Guard licenses are mandatory for commercial work, while RYA certifications offer international recognition for sailors.16 feb 2025

Publicado16 feb 2025

Duración14:08

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The TRUTH About Bluewater Boats (You Might Not Like This…)A keel-stepped mast and skeg-hung rudder are essential structural requirements for safe, long-distance bluewater ocean passages.5 feb 2025

Publicado5 feb 2025

Duración31:21

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PERFECT Bluewater Cruising SailboatThe Najad 441 features a cutter rig, cable steering, and a Divinycell-cored hull for offshore reliability.1 feb 2025

Publicado1 feb 2025

Duración9:48

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BEST Bluewater Sailboats Under $125KFifteen heavy-displacement bluewater cruisers under $125,000 are evaluated for their offshore durability and ocean-crossing capabilities.18 ene 2025

Publicado18 ene 2025

Duración13:52

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How to Heave To on a SailboatHeaving to on a Beneteau 47.7 requires balancing the mainsail and jib to maintain a stable heading.12 ene 2025

Publicado12 ene 2025

Duración13:12

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BEST Bluewater Boats Under $50kTen bluewater sailboats under $50,000 include the Cal 40, Valiant 40, Tayana 37, and Hallberg-Rassy 35.5 ene 2025

Publicado5 ene 2025

Duración13:39

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WORST Sailboats to Buy in 2025Avoid offshore cruising in models like the Morgan Out Island 41 or the Hunter 37 Legend.1 ene 2025

Publicado1 ene 2025

Duración11:47

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FULL TOUR: Farr 56 Bluewater SailboatA 2004 Farr 56 pilot house sailboat features extensive hydraulic systems, dual watertight bulkheads, and a workshop conversion.1 dic 2024

Publicado1 dic 2024

Duración27:35

Vistas149K

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