Welcome aboard to the our video site for sailors. We are being constantly blasted by scammers and pirates, so registration is invite only
contact@sailorsahoy.com with "Invite". No spam, no newsletters. Just a free account
Shorts Lumikha

Would you choose this yacht for coastal island hopping or full season sailing? Beneteau Oceanis 51.1 © Beneteau Yachts Length: 52 ft 4 in (15.94 m) Beam: 15 ft 9 in (4.80 m) Draft: 7 ft 9 in (2.30 m) Displacement: 30,700 lb (13,930 kg) Sail Area: 1,033 sq ft (96 m²) Top Speed: approx. 9–10 knots Range: approx. 300 nm Price: approx. US\$ 327,000–916,000 The Oceanis 51.1 introduces a stepped hull to the Beneteau cruiser line, boosting interior space and making for smoother, faster sailing. With layouts up to five cabins, a bright salon, and twin helm stations, it’s ideal for families or charter use. On deck, wide walkways and a fold-down swim platform enhance usability and style. Powered by an 80 HP Yanmar diesel, it balances motoring comfort with a strong sail plan—perfect for fast coastal cruising or long-haul sailing. #BeneteauYachts #Oceanis511 #FamilyCruiser #HarbourMasters

We’re all about speed this month. From how Airbus are helping American Magic to Tom Slingsby’s guided tour of his teams’ F50. Then there's the drama that proceeded another record breaking Caribbean 600. Plus, we head to Oman for the EFG Sailing Arabia The Tour. Show goes online Mon 1 April.

TRAILER From Sailing Quarterly: Seamanship Vol. 2 Controlled, scientific tests of penetration and holding power of popular anchors in both sand and mud bottoms. Hal Sutphen and Gary Jobson explain crew overboard recovery techniques and review the equipment every boat should carry to increase crew safety. (603F) Buy the complete volume at https://youtu.be/a-99saxnhJY Also at... http://www.thesailingchannel.tv/seamanship-training-vol-2/ https://vimeo.com/ondemand/seamanship2
