Welcome to our first Q&A video. Here, Dick Durham and Dick Beaumont talk about how Trump's tariffs might shake things up for the sailing world.... WATCH THE FULL VIDEO ON OUR NEW DEDICATED CHANNEL https://www.youtube.com/@oceansailorchannel Head over to the Ocean Sailor channel now and leave any questions you have for the Dicks in the comments. #SailingIndustry #TrumpTariffs #OceanSailor #SailingLife #BoatPrices #SailingCommunity

Watch the full video now on our brand new Ocean Sailor YouTube Channel dedicated to all elements of blue water cruising and voyaging under sail. Go to https://www.youtube.com/@oceansailorchannel Join seasoned sailors Dick Durham and Dick Beaumont as they share their wealth of experience from decades at sea. Whether you're a liveaboard cruiser, planning your first ocean crossing, or just dreaming of distant horizons, this channel is for you.

The world is your Kraken! Kraken Yachts are making waves with exciting expansion plans for 2025. ? We're thrilled to announce our brand-new sales and service centre in Gibraltar! Stay tuned for more updates as we grow bigger and better. ? #KrakenExpansion #Gibraltar #BigPlans2025 Found out more about Kraken Yachts at https://krakenyachts.com

Dick Beaumont, Kraken Yachts Founder, sits down to talk about the tragic sinking of the Bayesian with sailing journalist, Dick Durham. P.S There were a few technical issues with the recording of the video, we hope it doesn't distract from the conversation!

Kraken Expansion Plans You may have seen on our website about Kraken's exciting expansion plans. Dick B recently got in front of the camera to talk in-depth about the exciting news! Watch the full video here?

Which material really is the best for building a world cruising yacht? In this episode Dick Beaumont of Kraken and Dick Durham discuss which is the best material for building a world cruising yacht, Metal or GRP? If you'd like to ask a question, please add it to the comments with "Q&A" at the start and we'll add it to the list. For more news on everything Kraken, check out our website. https://krakenyachts.com Thanks for watching!

Welcome to our brand new YouTube series "In The Yard". In this series we'll show you an exclusive behind the scenes look at what goes into the building of a Kraken yacht, not just the finished article. As Dick B puts it, "it's going to be rough and ready" but we really hope you enjoy it. In episode 4 we show you the process of Vacuum and Infusion. Please like and subscribe as it really helps our channel get out to a wider audience. Have you checked out our latest Q&A episode with Dick Beaumont and Dick Durham? If you'd like to ask a question, please add it to the comments with "Q&A" at the start and we'll add it to the list. For more news on everything Kraken, check out our website https://krakenyachts.com Thanks for watching!

How much does it cost to take off and sail around the world? The answer will shock you! Happy Christmas everyone! Over the last few months we've been gathering questions to ask Dick B and Dick D about World Cruising, the first part is here. Enjoy! If you'd like to ask a question, please add it to the comments with "Q&A" at the start and we'll add it to the list. For more news on everything Kraken, check out our website https://krakenyachts.com Thanks for watching!

Welcome to our brand new Youtube series "In The Yard". In this series we'll show you an exclusive behind the scenes look at what goes into the building of a Kraken yacht, not just the finished article. As Dick B puts it, "it's going to be rough and ready" but we really hope you enjoy it. In episode 3 we show you the process of applying the skin coat and dry fibre layup. Enjoy! In other news, we have just filmed our latest Q&A episode with Dick Beaumont and Dick Durham which we'll be releasing very soon. If you'd like to ask a question, please add it to the comments with "Q&A" at the start and we'll add it to the list. For more news on everything Kraken, check out our website https://krakenyachts.com Thanks for watching!

Welcome to our brand new Youtube series "In The Yard". In this series we'll show you an exclusive behind the scenes look at what goes into the building of a Kraken yacht, not just the finished article. As Dick B puts it, "it's going to be rough and ready" but we really hope you enjoy it. In episode 2 Dogan, our Lamination Engineer shows you the process of spraying the gelcoat. Enjoy! In the near future Dick Beaumont and Dick Durham are back back together doing a question and answer session on all things Kraken and boats in general. If you'd like to ask a question, please add it to the comments with "Q&A" at the start and we'll add it to the list. For more news on everything Kraken, check out our website or download the latest podcast to hear Dick Beaumont and Dick Durham chatting with special guests about all things seaworthy! https://krakenyachts.com https://krakenyachts.com/podcast Thanks for watching!

Welcome to our brand new Youtube series "In The Yard". In this series we'll show you an exclusive behind the scenes look at what goes into the building of a Kraken yacht, not just the finished article. As Dick B puts it, "it's going to be rough and ready" but we really hope you enjoy it. In episode 1 Dogan, our Lamination Engineer shows you how we prepare the mould before the gelcoat is applied. If there are more videos you'd like to see, please write in the comments or email us at sales@krakenyachts.com and we'll see what we can do. For more news on everything Kraken, check out our website or download the latest podcast to hear Dick Beaumont and Dick Durham chatting with special guests about all things seaworthy! https://krakenyachts.com https://krakenyachts.com/podcast Thanks for watching!

We are back after an extended hiatus due to our busy schedule at Kraken HQ. Dick Beaumont has been on the ground in Bodrum through the launch of the new Kraken 50. Join him for our second part of Catching up with the Millennials. Dick Beaumont will be joined by Dick Durham in the next episode for a very special sit down with David Wilkinson, all will be revealed soon! Have a question you would like to ask? Write it in the comments or email us at sales@krakenyachts.com For all things Blue Water Cruising, check out Ocean Sailor Magazine and the Ocean Sailor Podcast. https://krakenyachts.com/oceansailor https://krakenyachts.com/podcast

We set out to design the perfect downwind sail to compliment our versatile solent rig and standard sail wardrobe. Join us to learn about the Code K and why we designed it. Have a question you would like to ask? Write it in the comments or email us at sales@krakenyachts.com For all things Blue Water Cruising, check out Ocean Sailor Magazine and the Ocean Sailor Podcast. https://krakenyachts.com/oceansailor https://krakenyachts.com/podcast

This week, a lonely Dick Beaumont is joined by Adam and Khiara from Sailing Millennial Falcon for a catch up after an amazing year. We find out what they have been up to, such as Adam's new YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@UC5g1vVzeZkUuhOzlDCofP1g and Dick explains the record year at Kraken. Dick Durham was away for this discussion but will be back in Episode 17. Have a question you would like to ask? Write it in the comments or email us at hello@oceansailormagazine.com For all things Blue Water Cruising, check out Ocean Sailor Magazine and the Ocean Sailor Podcast. https://krakenyachts.com/oceansailor https://krakenyachts.com/podcast

Yachting journalist Dick Durham and Ocean Sailor John Costi-Mouyia are joined by Kraken's Chairman Dick Beaumont to discuss the finer points of what makes a Kraken yacht. This is the first part of a two part series with part 2 coming soon. Have a question you would like to ask? Write it in the comments or email us at hello@oceansailormagazine.com For all things Blue Water Cruising, check out Ocean Sailor Magazine and the Ocean Sailor Podcast. https://krakenyachts.com/oceansailor https://krakenyachts.com/podcast

We're Back! After an extended hiatus the two Dicks are back on the airwaves. It has been a crazy year for Kraken Yachts and Ocean Sailor and unfortunately the podcast had to be put on hold. We are happy to share that we have new episodes already recorded and further podcasts planned so stay tuned. The first podcast of the year is the second part of our discussion with SV Delos's Brian Trautman, delving into the psychology of the sea and especially the Captain's chair. Alternatively, you can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Podcasts. Have a question you would like to ask? Write it in the comments or email us at hello@oceansailormagazine.com For all things Blue Water Cruising, check out Ocean Sailor Magazine and the Ocean Sailor Podcast. https://krakenyachts.com/oceansailor https://krakenyachts.com/podcast

Ho ho ho, Kraken Chairman, Dick Beaumont is here to deliver a Christmas message looking back over a fantastic 2022 and a look forward to the exciting year ahead. As well as Kraken, Ocean Sailor made the move to YouTube this year and we share a few of the moments where it did not go to plan with some special bloopers. From everyone at Kraken Yachts and Ocean Sailor, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Have a question you would like to ask? Write it in the comments or email us at hello@oceansailormagazine.com For all things Blue Water Cruising, check out Ocean Sailor Magazine and the Ocean Sailor Podcast. https://krakenyachts.com/oceansailor https://krakenyachts.com/podcast

Following on from Part 1, in which we hosted Ahmet Aras, the Mayor of Bodrum and Damla Bildi, Bodrum's Foreign Affairs Coordinator, to our new yacht building facility, in this episode we invited them onboard 'White Dragon, the Kraken 66 flagship for an afternoon sailing. Following the sail, the Mayor was keen to show us a highlight of his Bodrum, the magnificent castle and a dive into the nautical heritage of the area. Have a question you would like to ask? Write it in the comments or email us at hello@oceansailormagazine.com For all things Blue Water Cruising, check out Ocean Sailor Magazine and the Ocean Sailor Podcast. https://krakenyachts.com/oceansailor https://krakenyachts.com/podcast

Welcome to this week's Ahoy. Join the two Dicks as they pit monohulls against catamarans, discussing the differences, advantages and disadvantages. If you are new to Ocean Sailor, Ahoy is a series where we answer your burning questions. Have a question you would like to ask? Write it in the comments or email us at hello@oceansailormagazine.com For further reading, check out this article: https://krakenyachts.com/monohull-vs-multihull/ For all things Blue Water Cruising, check out Ocean Sailor Magazine and the Ocean Sailor Podcast. https://krakenyachts.com/oceansailor https://krakenyachts.com/podcast

We welcomed Ahmet Aras, the Mayor of Bodrum and Damla Bildi, the Bodrum foreign affairs coordinator to Kraken Yachts to tour the new facility. Kraken Chairman, Dick Beaumont sat down with them to explain why Kraken came to Bodrum and why it is such an important location for cruising sailors. We will be releasing part 2 soon, when Dick welcomed them onboard 'White Dragon' for an afternoons sailing and we were shown Bodrum's boatbuilding history, heritage, castle and ancient artefacts. Have a question you would like to ask? Write it in the comments or email us at hello@oceansailormagazine.com For all things Blue Water Cruising, check out Ocean Sailor Magazine and the Ocean Sailor Podcast. https://krakenyachts.com/oceansailor https://krakenyachts.com/podcast