Sailing Gently

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 …

La Chorrera, Panama· okt. 2026

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Cruising through the Panama CanalTransiting the Panama Canal requires hiring a canal advisor, four line handlers, and using 125-foot mooring lines.14. okt. 2026 · La Chorrera, Panama

Publisert14. okt. 2026

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StedLa Chorrera, Panama

Blue Water CruisingBlue water cruising requires a self-sufficient, long-keel boat equipped with a reliable wind vane self-steering system.6. okt. 2026 · Martinique, France

Publisert6. okt. 2026

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StedMartinique, France

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

Publisert9. sep. 2026

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StedWashington, United States

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

Publisert14. juli 2026

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StedBaie-Mahault, France

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

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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.18. mai 2026

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

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

Publisert12. apr. 2026

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StedMenorca, 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.6. apr. 2026 · the Caribbean

Publisert6. apr. 2026

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Stedthe Caribbean

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

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

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

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

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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.5. sep. 2025

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Log Books and BoatsA veteran cruiser shares lessons from owning eight boats, including a 1979 Moody 36 and Elizabethan 31.24. juli 2025 · Europe

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

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StedEngland, 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.15. mai 2025 · English Channel

Publisert15. mai 2025

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

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StedBaie-Mahault, France

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

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

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StedBaie-Mahault, France

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

Publisert15. jan. 2025

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StedBaie-Mahault, France

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

Publisert27. des. 2024

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StedMacouba, France

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

Publisert6. des. 2024

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StedLe 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.1. nov. 2024

Publisert1. nov. 2024

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

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

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

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

Publisert7. aug. 2024

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

Publisert16. juli 2024

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StedTop Hill, Grenada

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

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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.17. mai 2024 · Boulogne-sur-Mer, France

Publisert17. mai 2024

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StedBoulogne-sur-Mer, France

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

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

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

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StedEngland, 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.20. feb. 2024

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Caribbean Insurance, Coms and MosquitosAnjo Insurance provides hurricane coverage for a Beneteau 323 after other providers mandated impractical storm-avoidance procedures.8. jan. 2024 · Caribbean

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HURRICANE SEASON SAILINGA Raymarine autopilot failure on a Beneteau highlights the importance of securing steering wheel power connections.6. des. 2023 · Le Lamentin, France

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StedLe Lamentin, France

Short PACIFIC cruiseA Pacific circuit from Panama to the Marquesas and back requires seasonal planning and mandatory Galapagos visa permits.22. okt. 2023 · South Pacific Ocean

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Hurricane AllyGordon Hayes manages his Beneteau 323 in Martinique using a local yacht care service during hurricane season.16. aug. 2023 · Le Lamentin, France

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StedLe Lamentin, France

Sailing Books LibraryGordon Hayes offers digital sailing guides for Mediterranean and Caribbean passages at gentlesailing.com.28. juni 2023

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

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Your Boat in the Sun12. mai 2023

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SHIPPING YOUR BOAT ON A SHIP28. mars 2023

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My Caribbean Marina2. feb. 2023

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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.7. jan. 2023 · Southampton, United Kingdom

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StedSouthampton, United Kingdom

French Canals to the Mediterranean25. nov. 2022

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sailing into Torquay and Dartmouth18. nov. 2022

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Heading for Martinique Chapter TWO17. okt. 2022

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Sailing from Brighton to Looe & Port Solent24. sep. 2022

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Sailing into Cowes and Yarmouth IOW9. sep. 2022

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Heading to Martinique Diary chapter 125. aug. 2022

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Sailing into Eastbourne & Brighton15. aug. 2022

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Sailing into Alderney26. juli 2022

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Sailing into Beaulieu River13. juli 2022

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Atlantic Crossing Costs22. mars 2022

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Liveaboard & living the dream3. mars 2022

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Mediterranean Marina part 6 Central Med V217. feb. 2022

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Mediterranean Marinas Part 5 Eastern Med27. jan. 2022

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MEDITERREAN MARINAS part 410. jan. 2022

Publisert10. jan. 2022

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MEDITERREANEAN MARINAS PART 323. des. 2021

Publisert23. des. 2021

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