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. de 2026

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

Publicado11 de out. de 2026

Duração1:07:41

Visualizações284K

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 de set. de 2026

Publicado9 de set. de 2026

Duração48:33

Visualizações321K

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 de ago. de 2026

Publicado21 de ago. de 2026

Duração46:11

Visualizações560K

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 de jul. de 2026

Publicado25 de jul. de 2026

Duração37:47

Visualizações1.3M

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

Publicado16 de jul. de 2026

Duração8:23

Visualizações73K

LocalizaçãoMedellín, 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 de jul. de 2026

Publicado9 de jul. de 2026

Duração41:24

Visualizações88K

🚩 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 de jul. de 2026

Publicado6 de jul. de 2026

Duração39:19

Visualizações137K

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

Publicado30 de jun. de 2026

Duração21:12

Visualizações201K

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 de jun. de 2026

Publicado20 de jun. de 2026

Duração7:03

Visualizações20K

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 de jun. de 2026

Publicado17 de jun. de 2026

Duração47:34

Visualizações73K

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 de jun. de 2026

Publicado12 de jun. de 2026

Duração25:04

Visualizações34K

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 de jun. de 2026

Publicado8 de jun. de 2026

Duração24:27

Visualizações174K

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

Publicado1 de jun. de 2026

Duração2:35:38

Visualizações64K

LocalizaçãoPrickly 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 de mai. de 2026 · South Pacific Ocean

Publicado24 de mai. de 2026

Duração24:23

Visualizações158K

LocalizaçãoSouth 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 de mai. de 2026

Publicado8 de mai. de 2026

Duração12:56

Visualizações48K

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 de abr. de 2026

Publicado10 de abr. de 2026

Duração19:50

Visualizações142K

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 de abr. de 2026

Publicado2 de abr. de 2026

Duração11:07

Visualizações11K

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 de mar. de 2026 · Caribbean Sea, south of Haiti

Publicado29 de mar. de 2026

Duração22:18

Visualizações1.3M

LocalizaçãoCaribbean 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 de mar. de 2026

Publicado10 de mar. de 2026

Duração7:08

Visualizações6K

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 de mar. de 2026

Publicado4 de mar. de 2026

Duração7:50

Visualizações5K

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 de mar. de 2026

Publicado4 de mar. de 2026

Duração6:40

Visualizações6K

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 de mar. de 2026

Publicado4 de mar. de 2026

Duração10:29

Visualizações7K

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 de mar. de 2026

Publicado2 de mar. de 2026

Duração12:43

Visualizações18K

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 de fev. de 2026

Publicado25 de fev. de 2026

Duração1:21:53

Visualizações15K

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 de fev. de 2026

Publicado13 de fev. de 2026

Duração8:35

Visualizações65K

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 de fev. de 2026 · Cannes Yachting Festival, France

Publicado8 de fev. de 2026

Duração29:38

Visualizações128K

LocalizaçãoCannes 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 de fev. de 2026

Publicado1 de fev. de 2026

Duração9:59

Visualizações765K

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 de jan. de 2026

Publicado26 de jan. de 2026

Duração12:10

Visualizações178K

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 de jan. de 2026

Publicado7 de jan. de 2026

Duração33:31

Visualizações269K

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 de dez. de 2025

Publicado22 de dez. de 2025

Duração15:08

Visualizações634K

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

Publicado28 de nov. de 2025

Duração13:24

Visualizações560K

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 de nov. de 2025

Publicado21 de nov. de 2025

Duração14:59

Visualizações90K

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 de nov. de 2025

Publicado5 de nov. de 2025

Duração21:56

Visualizações167K

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 de set. de 2025

Publicado28 de set. de 2025

Duração11:00

Visualizações10K

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 de set. de 2025 · Mallorca

Publicado16 de set. de 2025

Duração1:21:08

Visualizações171K

LocalizaçãoMallorca

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 de set. de 2025

Publicado3 de set. de 2025

Duração8:25

Visualizações9K

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 de jun. de 2025

Publicado27 de jun. de 2025

Duração27:09

Visualizações192K

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 de jun. de 2025

Publicado20 de jun. de 2025

Duração17:26

Visualizações149K

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 de jun. de 2025

Publicado14 de jun. de 2025

Duração19:02

Visualizações61K

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 de jun. de 2025

Publicado7 de jun. de 2025

Duração12:29

Visualizações189K

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

Publicado3 de jun. de 2025

Duração13:45

Visualizações82K

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

Publicado30 de mai. de 2025

Duração17:22

Visualizações153K

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 de mai. de 2025

Publicado23 de mai. de 2025

Duração21:59

Visualizações1.4M

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

Publicado17 de mai. de 2025

Duração17:59

Visualizações76K

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 de mai. de 2025

Publicado11 de mai. de 2025

Duração13:06

Visualizações78K

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

Publicado7 de mai. de 2025

Duração40:28

Visualizações205K

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 de abr. de 2025

Publicado28 de abr. de 2025

Duração3:12

Visualizações12K

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 de abr. de 2025

Publicado27 de abr. de 2025

Duração28:36

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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 de abr. de 2025

Publicado19 de abr. de 2025

Duração15:27

Visualizações137K

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 de abr. de 2025

Publicado10 de abr. de 2025

Duração15:38

Visualizações193K

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 de mar. de 2025

Publicado26 de mar. de 2025

Duração29:40

Visualizações433K

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

Publicado22 de fev. de 2025

Duração34:28

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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 de fev. de 2025

Publicado16 de fev. de 2025

Duração14:08

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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 de fev. de 2025

Publicado5 de fev. de 2025

Duração31:21

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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 de fev. de 2025

Publicado1 de fev. de 2025

Duração9:48

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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 de jan. de 2025

Publicado18 de jan. de 2025

Duração13:52

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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 de jan. de 2025

Publicado12 de jan. de 2025

Duração13:12

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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 de jan. de 2025

Publicado5 de jan. de 2025

Duração13:39

Visualizações326K

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

Publicado1 de jan. de 2025

Duração11:47

Visualizações249K

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

Publicado1 de dez. de 2024

Duração27:35

Visualizações149K

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