The Worst Advice for Offshore Sailors — And What I Wish I Knew

Grab the SIGNED FIRST EDITION of my new book "Be The Captain" before it’s gone! https://bethecaptainbook.com There's BAD advice, then there's the WORST advice — this is the latter. I’m breaking down the most common myths I hear from new cruisers… and sharing what I wish someone told me before I went offshore. You’ll hear stories from my 85,000+ miles at sea, see examples of good (and terrible) boat designs, and hopefully walk away a bit more prepared — and a lot less confused. 👨‍✈️ Want to go deeper? My new book Be the Captain: A Field Manual is coming soon — it's the ultimate guide to mastering offshore cruising. 📘 Sneak peek in the video! 🔗 Consults: Need help buying the right boat? https://sailingzingaro.com/ 🔗 Support the channel: https://www.patreon.com/svzingaro ⚓ Chapters: 00:00 Cold Open – This Bed Will Get You Killed Offshore 01:20 Buy a Boat That Fits YOUR Lifestyle 04:25 Buy for Comfort at Anchor… Until You Go Offshore 06:35 "Outrun the Storms" – The Speed Myth 08:16 The Most Dangerous Advice of All 10:18 What I Wish I Knew When I Started