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· 07/2026

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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 1998.21/08/2026

Publicado21/08/2026

Duração46:11

Visualizações312K

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.25/07/2026

Publicado25/07/2026

Duração37:47

Visualizações923K

My Final Video as Sailing ZingaroJames Evenson rebrands his channel to Be the Captain to focus on maritime disaster and survival analysis.16/07/2026 · Medellín, Colombia

Publicado16/07/2026

Duração8:23

Visualizações66K

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.9/07/2026

Publicado9/07/2026

Duração41:24

Visualizações62K

🚩 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.6/07/2026

Publicado6/07/2026

Duração39:19

Visualizações104K

How He Survived a Tropical Storm at SeaAttempting to motor upwind against a tropical storm in a poorly maintained vessel risks catastrophic failure.30/06/2026

Publicado30/06/2026

Duração21:12

Visualizações148K

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.20/06/2026

Publicado20/06/2026

Duração7:03

Visualizações18K

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 2026.17/06/2026

Publicado17/06/2026

Duração47:34

Visualizações54K

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.12/06/2026

Publicado12/06/2026

Duração25:04

Visualizações31K

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.8/06/2026

Publicado8/06/2026

Duração24:27

Visualizações144K

Sailing in SEVENTY FOUR KnotsA prop shaft machined from a junkyard ingot in Bermuda, installed in under 48 hours before a storm.1/06/2026 · Prickly Bay, Grenada

Publicado1/06/2026

Duração2:35:38

Visualizações48K

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.24/05/2026 · South Pacific Ocean

Publicado24/05/2026

Duração24:23

Visualizações140K

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.8/05/2026

Publicado8/05/2026

Duração12:56

Visualizações45K

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.10/04/2026

Publicado10/04/2026

Duração19:50

Visualizações126K

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.2/04/2026

Publicado2/04/2026

Duração11:07

Visualizações10K

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.29/03/2026 · Caribbean Sea, south of Haiti

Publicado29/03/2026

Duração22:18

Visualizações1.1M

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.10/03/2026

Publicado10/03/2026

Duração7:08

Visualizações5K

Using AIS offshore (PredictWind Masterclass 4/5)Satellite AIS provides long-range strategic traffic awareness to supplement short-range VHF collision avoidance systems offshore.4/03/2026

Publicado4/03/2026

Duração7:50

Visualizações4K

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.4/03/2026

Publicado4/03/2026

Duração6:40

Visualizações5K

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.4/03/2026

Publicado4/03/2026

Duração10:29

Visualizações6K

Deciphering Weather Apps (PredictWind Masterclass 1/5)Configure PredictWind with accurate polars and a Data Hub to transform weather forecasts into actionable decision support.2/03/2026

Publicado2/03/2026

Duração12:43

Visualizações16K

Nigel Calder: The Truth About Philosophy, Gunboats, and Marine EngineeringNigel Calder explains why a Cuban gunboat arrest led to the 1995 Cuba cruising guide.25/02/2026

Publicado25/02/2026

Duração1:21:53

Visualizações13K

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.13/02/2026

Publicado13/02/2026

Duração8:35

Visualizações61K

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.8/02/2026 · Cannes Yachting Festival, France

Publicado8/02/2026

Duração29:38

Visualizações113K

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.1/02/2026

Publicado1/02/2026

Duração9:59

Visualizações669K

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.26/01/2026

Publicado26/01/2026

Duração12:10

Visualizações154K

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.7/01/2026

Publicado7/01/2026

Duração33:31

Visualizações241K

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.22/12/2025

Publicado22/12/2025

Duração15:08

Visualizações571K

Become a Better Offshore SailorUse the physiological sigh and manual navigation drills to maintain calm and control during offshore emergencies.28/11/2025

Publicado28/11/2025

Duração13:24

Visualizações558K

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.21/11/2025

Publicado21/11/2025

Duração14:59

Visualizações80K

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.5/11/2025

Publicado5/11/2025

Duração21:56

Visualizações145K

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.28/09/2025

Publicado28/09/2025

Duração11:00

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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.16/09/2025 · Mallorca

Publicado16/09/2025

Duração1:21:08

Visualizações157K

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.3/09/2025

Publicado3/09/2025

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.27/06/2025

Publicado27/06/2025

Duração27:09

Visualizações182K

Which Rig Is BEST for Bluewater Sailing?Masthead rigs offer superior offshore reliability and downwind versatility compared to the performance-oriented, tunable fractional rig.20/06/2025

Publicado20/06/2025

Duração17:26

Visualizações140K

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.14/06/2025

Publicado14/06/2025

Duração19:02

Visualizações59K

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.7/06/2025

Publicado7/06/2025

Duração12:29

Visualizações182K

Sneak Preview "Be The Captain"James Evenson details offshore sailing skills, emergency preparedness, and captaincy in his book, Be The Captain.3/06/2025

Publicado3/06/2025

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.30/05/2025

Publicado30/05/2025

Duração17:22

Visualizações144K

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.23/05/2025

Publicado23/05/2025

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 42.17/05/2025

Publicado17/05/2025

Duração17:59

Visualizações74K

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.11/05/2025

Publicado11/05/2025

Duração13:06

Visualizações76K

Atlantic Crossing Guide: Offshore Weather Routing 102Use PredictWind to analyze swell patterns and avoid the Azorian High when planning an Atlantic crossing.7/05/2025

Publicado7/05/2025

Duração40:28

Visualizações191K

My Book Launch Sold Out in 24 Hours!James Evenson's 500-copy signed sailing book sold out its founding edition in 24 hours.28/04/2025

Publicado28/04/2025

Duração3:12

Visualizações11K

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.27/04/2025

Publicado27/04/2025

Duração28:36

Visualizações1.4M

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.19/04/2025

Publicado19/04/2025

Duração15:27

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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 $120,000.10/04/2025

Publicado10/04/2025

Duração15:38

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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.26/03/2025

Publicado26/03/2025

Duração29:40

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Best Bluewater Sailboat (& Catamaran!) Under $300K22/02/2025

Publicado22/02/2025

Duração34:28

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Do You REALLY Need a Captain’s License? (The Truth)16/02/2025

Publicado16/02/2025

Duração14:08

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The TRUTH About Bluewater Boats (You Might Not Like This…)5/02/2025

Publicado5/02/2025

Duração31:21

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PERFECT Bluewater Cruising Sailboat1/02/2025

Publicado1/02/2025

Duração9:48

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BEST Bluewater Sailboats Under $125K18/01/2025

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Duração13:52

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How to Heave To on a Sailboat12/01/2025

Publicado12/01/2025

Duração13:12

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BEST Bluewater Boats Under $50k5/01/2025

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Duração13:39

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WORST Sailboats to Buy in 20251/01/2025

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Duração11:47

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FULL TOUR: Farr 56 Bluewater Sailboat1/12/2024

Publicado1/12/2024

Duração27:35

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MAYDAY!! BOAT AGROUND!! – What to Do When Grounded & How to Kedge Off15/11/2024

Publicado15/11/2024

Duração19:43

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What's Next for Sailing Zingaro? (EXCLUSIVE Interview w/Latitudes & Attitudes)23/10/2024

Publicado23/10/2024

Duração48:45

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