The Sailing and Cruising YouTube Awards Season 2 Episode 1 No voting and no politicking. Just data. These awards show who you, the viewer, are actually watching and who the rest of us are watching too. Every number comes from the Sailing Creator Analytics dashboard, a custom app that tracks sailing YouTube daily. Only the last year counts. To place in the top three, a channel had to be active in sailing, cruising or boat DIY, because fixing boats is cruising. Clubs and racing groups are in the dataset but aren’t eligible to win. How it works Subscriber count puts a channel in its category. Views this year rank it within that category. Each category counts down 3, 2, 1. The day we pulled the data New views in the last 24 hours: 3,395,352 Average new views per channel in the last 24 hours: 2,769 Daily average new views over the last 7 days: 2,311,405 New view growth in the last 24 hours: 69.9% New subscribers in the last 24 hours: 1,142 Active channels: 1,226 Under 1K subscribers: “Are We Aground or Floating” (600 channels) Honorable Mention: Sailing Reboot @RebootTheCatamaran with 418K lifetime views and no new videos this year 3. Sailing Vessel Soletude @Svsoletude , 66K views 2. Floating Adventure @floatingadventure 93K views 1. Szymonidas Sailing @SzymonidasSailing , 121K views 1K to 10K subscribers: “No Longer Aground” (342 channels) Honorable Mention: Sailing Limosa @ProjectLimosa had the most views in this category. They were all Shorts, riding on one Ultra Marine anchor video with 17 million views. 3. Sailing SV Cordelia @SailingSVCordelia , 361K views 2. Small Sailboat Cruising @SmallSailboatCruising 440K views 1. Satis on Trip @sailingsatisfaction , 644K views 10K to 100K subscribers: “This Might Be a Thing” (229 channels) Honorable Mention: Sailing Banana Pancakes @SailingBananaPancakes with 44% subscriber growth and one of the fastest growing channel in this genre on YouTube 3. Sailing Dawn Hunters @DawnHunters 3 million views 2. Sailing Zola @SailingZola 3.2 million views 1. Sailing Dark Angel @SailingDarkAngel 3.4 million views 100K to 500K subscribers: “We’re Getting Somewhere” (48 channels) 3. Sailing KALLI @Sailing_KALLI almost 8 million views 2. Sailing Parlay Revival @ParlayRevival 9 million views 1. Be The Captain @BeTheCaptain formerly Sailing Zingaro, 18 million views 500K to 1M subscribers: “We’ve Made It” (5 channels) 3. Sampson Boat Co @SampsonBoatCo just over 16 million views 2. Expedition Evans @ExpeditionEvans 18.5 million views 1. Sailing Doodles @Sailingdoodles just over 27 million views and the most views of any channel in the dataset this year Over 1M subscribers: “The Big Dogs” (2 channels) 2. Sailing SV Delos @svdelos 14 million views, and they passed 1 million subscribers just weeks ago 1. Sailing La Vagabonde @SailingLaVagabonde 24 million views. We were ready to count them out, and then Riley set off on a passage of several thousand miles. With half a billion lifetime views, they’re the most subscribed channel in the dataset. Who did we miss? Tell us in the comments. #sailing #cruising #sailingyoutube #liveaboard #sailboat

Using resources from the National Weather Service, is this a long-range forecast of what southern Florida and the Bahamas will look like weather-wise this year? All forecasts are magic, and not all magic lands right. Music licensed through Epidemic Sound

S19 Our cruise from Fort Lauderdale to the Bahamas was pretty slick. Lots of traffic, but generally not bad to deal with. All music licensed through Epidemic Sound.

We're discussing a peculiar squeaky belt issue we encountered with our marine alternator on the sailboat Eoti. What started as a simple noise led to a deeper dive into engine repair. This video details our process of diagnosing and fixing the fan belt squeal, which turned out to be more involved than anticipated. S18 All music licensed through Epidemic Sound Our blog is at http://www.sveoti.net

Today was sad as we left our buddy boat (our adult twin sons) behind in Titusville, where they are looking for jobs and doing some boat projects. It was a pretty easy day cruising in the warmth, but the next few days should bring a chance of the weather turning very cold for at least a few days. S16

We are enjoying marina life in Titusville, observing the diverse marine life and wildlife along the intracoastal waterway. This nature video captures the playful dolphins fishing along the seawall and gentle manatees in the marina. Join us as we share these animal videos and our experiences with Florida's sea animals.

We're talking about installing DIY lifelines on EOTI, a project that saved us about $3,000. This DIY approach to marine safety showcases practical boating safety for any owner. The process involves precise work with mechanical cable to ensure robust safety equipment for our vessel. S 14 All music licensed throufh Epidemic Sound

I wanted to talk a little bit about the navigation systems we use. I keep it to just the electronic tools today. This is a quick overview of how components are interconnected. We'll go into more depth on how all of this is tied together in the future. S13

We just took Eoti from Daytona Beach to Titusville, navigating the Florida coastline and observing local wildlife. We saw dolphins, raccoons, deer, and so many different deer that it was hilarious. Entering Daytona, we saw a 4-foot shark breach fully out of the water. This journey highlights the beauty of the ICW and the challenges of sailing in various conditions, including future port options such as the Bahamas. Join us for more of our travel experiences and sailing lifestyle. S12

Want to see how to get out of the marina without hitting your neighbors? Last year, we got a video of us leaving the marina at Ft. Pierce, thanks to our friends on Ingenuity, Heidi, and Franny. We use a back-and-fill method along with our bow thruster to move Eoti sideways. Using the different means of propulsion, like engine, engine against rudder, bow thruster, working in tandem, and working in opposition, we can maneuver in tight places, get off the dock, and get clearance quickly. We can also spin Eoti in place fairly easily. All music licensed through Epidemic Sound.

Two 20-something males came aboard EOTI last night. They opened the enclosure to enter the cockpit and were rummaging around when I challenged them. They were starting to come down below where my wife and I were sleeping (it'd been a long day, and well, people sleep in their homes).

The days are shorter, the options for marinas shrink as some don't have winter hours, and the distances determine a lot of what you can actually accomplish. We talk a bit about that here, and how we used currents, tides, and more to make a run from George Town (Wynah Bay) to Charleston much faster than normal. S 08 All music licensed through Epidemic Sound.

The folks at the Boat Galley asked on their social media if people liked winter cruising. A question with lots of nuance. The Christmas winds or early winter storms create very short windows to get south on the Atlantic. Often shorter than the time required between safe ports, and almost never aligned well with daylight, we can get very complex when you add in the tidal requirements to enter some inlets, as they can have several knots of current. In general, though, we like it because no crowds, everything is available, and a few more things we'll talk about later. All music licensed through Epidemic Sound. S07

A bit of a cold and gray day on the ICW. With no heat in the cockpit and the generator broken, no recycled heaters, we're just kind of working our way south as best we can. An early morning up and going before sunrise ends long before sunset. We reflect on the decision of whether to get off the dock. Sometimes it is a much better idea to not leave than to take a chance.

Traveling on the ICW changes by the hour. You can be open bays and then in canals where there is no wind. There are so few places you can see so much of America and really understand the off-the-beaten-path aspect of the waterways of the ICW. A friend once told me the ICW is the back roads of America's waterways. One thing it is not is boring. We really enjoy watching the world slide by, but there is always the call of the open ocean, and we feel it pretty strongly. All music licensed through Epidemic Sound

Today, we're talking about the many compromises and challenges that come with "sailing" and the "boat life." Living on a sailboat as a "liveaboard" can lead to "unexpected expenses" and frequent "boat repair" needs. This video covers the importance of "systems design" and being "financially prepared" for the realities of life on the water. We dive into how we've set up our systems to make our boat the most comfortable place we've ever been, and discuss current issues with our Panda generator. #boatprojects #sailboat #boatrepairs #motivation Short 02. All music licensed through Epidemic Sound

Today, we are waiting on parts at Dowry Creek Marina, so we are knocking out a few projects. This one is a simple swap of the accumulator tank. How did we know it had failed? When I tried to add air, water pushed out of the bladder. That tells you the tank is done. On our 2000 Moody 46 we have spent the refit trying to set things up so you can replace common parts without digging for a toolbox. For this tank replacement, you only need a Phillips screwdriver. #sailinglife #liveaboard #sailboats #cruisinglife #marinalife #boatprojects #moody46 #dowrycreekmarina #sailingcouple #boatrepairs All music licensed through Epidemic Sound

In this video, we're upgrading the lifelines on our beloved sailboat Eoti to ensure a safer and more enjoyable sailing experience. As sailors, we know how crucial it is to prioritize boat safety and maintenance, and lifelines are an essential component of that. We'll take you through our process of selecting and installing new lifelines, sharing our top tips and tricks for a successful upgrade. From sailing basics to advanced boat care, we'll cover it all. Whether you're a seasoned sailor or just starting out, this video is packed with valuable sailing tips and boat maintenance advice to help you keep your vessel in top condition. By the end of this video, you'll be equipped with the knowledge and confidence to tackle your own lifeline upgrade and take your sailing adventures to the next level.