Learn how to choose the perfect bluewater sailboat for offshore cruising, focusing on critical topside features and rig setups. Avoid the common pitfalls and find the safest, most capable sailboat for sailing around the world.

Helpful Links:
USCG Capsize Report from 1972:
https://www.academia.edu/3113052/Expe...

Bob Perry Design Reviews (All):
https://sailingmagazine.net/articles....

Sailboat Data: https://sailboatdata.com/

Data Numbers Explanation:    • Sailboat Data: MUSTHAVE Knowledge fo...  

Boats with the best comfort ratios: https://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/...

A story about Kraken's maiden voyage:    • The TRUTH about BLUEWATER Sailboats |...  

Lessons from the CNB66 Tragedy:
https://www.morganscloud.com/2022/08/...

Champagne Hippy Story:
https://www.yachtingworld.com/extraor...

Sail Calculator: https://tomdove.com/sailcalc/sailcalc...

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⛵ Chapters:
0:00 Intro & Overview
1:21 Your Instructor
2:43 The MOST Important Question
4:26 How Fiberglass Boats are Built
6:17 How Racing has Influenced Cruising Boats
9:11 The TRICK to Comparing Two Boats
10:19 Hull Shape: Double Enders
11:18 Hull Shape: Overhanging Stern
11:55 Keel Shape Pros and Cons
18:20 Rudder Types Pros and Cons
20:29 Lessons Learned
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