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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Broify on 2025-01-31 13:00:04+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/SodaPopPlop on 2025-01-30 19:30:10+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/GuyRocks on 2025-01-30 18:47:23+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/waterarttrkgl on 2025-01-30 17:11:38+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/NachocoCheeseNom on 2025-01-30 16:48:16+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/anvilmaster on 2025-01-30 06:57:02+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/TemRazbou on 2025-01-30 09:21:58+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/whyrumalwaysgone on 2025-01-30 01:35:47+00:00.

I'm a traveling cruising boat mechanic/systems/electrical tech working in the LA area (mostly del rey) doing a bunch of projects for the next couple months. Working alone is boring, and I have a lot to teach (been an instructor off and on most of my life) if anyone is looking at starting a career in fixing boats or wants to learn enough to DIY while cruising.

What are the requirements? You can do as much or as little as you like - from just hanging out and handing me tools to full on climbing into holes and fixing stuff. Come and go as you please - I'll tell you when and where the project is and you can go or not. Age/gender not important, I'm a 43M happily married white guy if anyone cares. One of my best apprentices was a 55/yo lesbian, I don't discriminate. However, if you have health or mobility issues this isn't a good idea. Boats are hazardous enough, and lots of tiny spaces and climbing around so need some agility.

What I'm offering: Basically an apprenticeship, or a class on how to fix boat stuff with me. I owned a marine electrical and systems business for 5 years, and I've been cruising and traveling around fixing boats my whole life. If you spend some time learning with me, you will be more qualified than 80% of the guys that work at boat yards haha. (Source: worked at a lot of boat yards). I've almost always had an apprentice, I find it makes the day go by faster and I enjoy teaching. I work freelance now and am in fairly high demand and I can pick and choose my work, so why not do it in a way I enjoy?

What's the scam? $$$? No money involved either way - show up and learn, work as much or as little as you like, leave when you like. I'm not charging anything as a class and this is not a job. I can provide references from previous apprentices and crew so you can make sure I'm not a serial killer.

I've done this in the past a few times in various places, before reddit with fellow cruisers and more recently here. You can see a couple similar posts from my history, I've met some cool people and passed along a lot of knowledge. I had a lot of help in my sailing life learning what I know, happy to pay it forward, happy to have the company.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/splittybus on 2025-01-29 23:56:27+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Hobokenny on 2025-01-29 04:02:19+00:00.

UPDATE: our skipper called it in and a chase boat is going to meet us at Marina Cay hopefully to fix the generator which has leaked coolant. We have no water and no power. Gas still works for the stove and one of the engines still works. —-

So we are halfway through a BVI charter with a skipper, on a Moorings 5000 (leopard50), and we have found an absolute ton of maintenance issues so far.

Bilge is backing up in all cabins from day one. The smell is bad and we now mostly use bathrooms on shore instead.

Generator is kaput due to a coolant leak, meaning no air conditioning on the boat.

We had a rope snap in the middle of a sail and it almost took one of us out.

Cistern emptied out on the first day because it wasn’t sealed properly when filled at port.

One of our two engines blue on our second day, same day our rope snapped, and we barely hobbled into port at Spanish Town.

Bluetooth audio and WiFi weren’t working when we boarded. Skipper replaced both and used materials from the first aid kit to hook it all up underneath the charter table.

So I have to ask, is this typical? Our skipper said this is one of the worst maintained boats he’s been on in the two years of working at Moorings.

And do we have any recourse to complain? This is my first time on any sort of sailing trip so I have no baseline to compare it to, and I’m not a sailor myself.

We obviously spent a fair amount money and are having a wonderful time at BVI with our skipper, he’s been extremely accommodating, but can’t help but wonder if this is not the typical experience of being on a chartered boat here…

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Jay_Normous on 2025-01-28 21:36:23+00:00.

Like any sane sailor, I'm completely in love with the size and beauty of J Class yachts but am curious about their logistics.

When they cross the Atlantic for cruising or taking part in a race, are they sailed the distance, or do they get loaded up on a cargo ship and transported that way?

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/DaddyDannielXM4 on 2025-01-28 16:14:02+00:00.

Original Title: 1967 O’day mariner. Hello I am looking for a first sailboat. I have an opportunity to get this boat very cheap. Can you guys tell by looking at the photos if this boat looks like it is worth putting money into/restoring.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Laborne on 2025-01-28 15:35:06+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/tomtastico on 2025-01-28 18:54:04+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/SVAuspicious on 2025-01-28 13:18:27+00:00.

As a topic of personal interest, I'd like to hear your stories of boat cats. Whatever you have to share.

As cat tax, here is Her Royal Highness Emma the Cat who is not and never will be a boat cat.

As a matter of interest Emma has her very own email address and has popped up on r/CatDistributionSystem as u/HRHEmmatheCat. She's spoiled rotten.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Darkwaxellence on 2025-01-28 01:52:34+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Shroft on 2025-01-27 17:44:37+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/velvethammer125 on 2025-01-27 17:15:34+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/WizenedGriffin on 2025-01-27 05:29:27+00:00.

Hi all - in the news today:

I was struck by the word 'eviscerated' - it's an unusual word to use to describe the condition of a boat. I have no insight into this and I don't mean to offend anyone if they have a direct connection. But does anyone know anything more about this story?

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/PollutionAvailable11 on 2025-01-26 10:10:36+00:00.

Hello everyone,

As the title suggests, I’m looking to rent a sailboat in Corfu, Greece, and one of the destinations I'd like to sail to is Saranda, Albania. I’ll be using my RYA Day Skipper’s License (issued in Greece).

Technically and legally, I believe there shouldn’t be any issues. However, I’m curious about the policies of rental agencies—do they generally allow trips to Albania? Since it’s so close, I assume this isn’t an uncommon request.

Additionally, I’d like to know about insurance. Does the basic coverage typically extend to trips across international borders?

Finally, if it’s possible to sail to Albania, what’s the procedure once I cross the border? I assume there are some customs or other formalities to consider.

Thanks in advance!

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/MrAnonymousForNow on 2025-01-26 17:32:02+00:00.

My wife and I (both 52) have been learning to sail for the past few years. We’re ASA 101-104 certified (if that means anything at all), have bareboated in the BVI, and live in a landlocked state but want to start cruising. I owned a 24’ Neptune 20 years ago, so I have some experience with boat ownership. We are looking at boats this weekend (of course... any offer will be followed with surveys and hard thinking).

Our plan:

• First 5 years: Part-time liveaboard and island hopping (Bahamas/Caribbean).
• Longer term: Maybe bluewater crossings in 5–10 years (though my wife is content sticking to the Bahamas).
• Budget: $70k–$100k. We’re aware of maintenance/insurance costs.
• We are looking at boats next weekend with a broker!!!

Boat Dilemma:

• Newer coastal cruisers: 2000 Hunter 410, 1992 Beneteau Oceanis 390. Build Quality being the concern here, and comfort and age being the benefit
• Older bluewater cruisers (presumably refit): 1981 Tayana 42, 1980 Bristol 45.5, 1981 Gulfstar 44. Age being the fear here. I really do love these boats.

I work remotely, so buying out of state is fine, and I can spend weeks at a time aboard.

Questions:

• Do most cruisers aiming for bluewater settle for coastal in the end?
• Would a newer coastal cruiser be better for the first 5 years of Bahamas cruising?
• Should I aim for an older bluewater boat now if ocean crossings are a long-term dream?

Any advice or experiences would be hugely appreciated—thanks!

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/LivingGrade6623 on 2025-01-25 19:03:30+00:00.

Hi I'm a 18m finishing his last year of highschool who is really interested in pursuing a career that involves sailing with preferably getting the qualifications to captain (ambitious ik). I have no prior sailing experience and live in AZ which obviously doesn't have a ton of opportunities to learn a lot of these skills. I've really set my sights on this goal and was wondering if I could get some advice and ideas on what to do next so that I can be able to make this possible. I was also wondering if there were any classes, schools or colleges that would support and add on to my sailing experience. Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/windisfun on 2025-01-26 07:44:47+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Tvr280iboii on 2025-01-26 06:05:51+00:00.

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The original was posted on /r/sailing by /u/Rusty1916 on 2025-01-26 06:02:44+00:00.