The World's Best Liveaboard

Antares Catamarans
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The World's Best Liveaboard

We have owner round tables discussing everything it takes to live aboard the World's Best Liveaboard. Topics include handling emergencies at sea, offshore communication, boat insurance, buying used vs. new boats, and many other items. Listen and learn from real cruisers, living the dream, sailing worldwide.

  1. NOV 26

    Navigating Perilous Seas: Lessons Learned from Scary Sailing Moments

    Join a group of experienced sailors as they share their harrowing tales and valuable lessons learned from some of their scariest moments at sea. This episode covers various topics including dealing with severe weather, anchor failures, man overboard situations, and the challenges of navigating through rough waters. Whether it's the unexpected breaking of dock lines, the critical importance of securing escape hatches, or the strategic planning required for multi-anchor setups, each story offers insightful takeaways for sailing enthusiasts. Don't miss this thrilling and educational discussion aimed at enhancing your maritime safety and preparedness. 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:23 Leaking Escape Hatches: Real-Life Incidents 09:19 Dock Lines Breaking: A Boat Adrift 15:00 Man Overboard: A Chilling Experience 25:06 Weather Windows and Rally Lessons 34:41 The Beaufort Inlet Incident 34:52 Lessons from Operator Error 35:25 A Rough Passage to Maine 37:29 Making Lemonade from Lemons 38:04 Weather Window Issues 40:13 Dragging Anchor at Point Conception 44:17 Navigating Treacherous Waters 48:32 Facing a Tropical Storm in Micronesia 57:36 Unexpected Challenges at Sea 01:00:09 Final Thoughts and Farewells

    1h 3m

  2. MAY 6

    Passage Planning

    In the session, we will discuss various topics related to passage planning. These include weather routing, provisioning, watch schedules, safety, blue water vs. coastal passages and night sailing.

    1h 3m

  3. APR 17

    All About Sails and Sail Designs

    In this episode, we talk with UK Sails about sail material, design, mainsail cuts, slab vs. furling, and much more!

    1h 26m

  4. 09/21/2023

    Medical Emergencies at Sea

    In this episode, Christopher Wuerker, MD FACEP, discusses different types of medical emergencies at sea and how to address them while sailing. The conversation includes preventive care and recommended items every boat should have in its offshore medical kit.

    1h 27m

  5. 09/14/2023

    Tips and Tricks for Buying a Used Catamaran

    In this episode, we discuss purchasing a used catamaran and take questions for attendees about the entire process. This is a must-listen-to episode if you are considering buying a used catamaran.

    1h 25m

  6. 08/24/2023

    Bluewater Sailing Challenges and Success Stories

    We discuss the challenges and success stories of sailing across oceans, exploring remote locations, and addressing the fear and unknown of offshore sailing.

    37 min

  7. 08/03/2023

    Women Who Sail

    This episode is hosted by women sailors, discussing the joy and challenges of living and sailing aboard a yacht. Many topics are covered, and this is a must listen for women considering a sailing lifestyle.

    1h 4m

  8. 03/04/2023

    Safety at Sea - Fire, EPIRBs, Life-rafts and much more!

    This episode discusses many safety requirements for traveling the high seas. Topics include EPIRBs, Life-rafts, Fire onboard, runaway diesel engines, and much more.

    1h 6m
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About

We have owner round tables discussing everything it takes to live aboard the World's Best Liveaboard. Topics include handling emergencies at sea, offshore communication, boat insurance, buying used vs. new boats, and many other items. Listen and learn from real cruisers, living the dream, sailing worldwide.

Information

  • Creator
    Antares Catamarans
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2024 Antares Catamarans
  • Show Website
    The World's Best Liveaboard

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