Why I Started a Sailing Channel Before Owning a Boat

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 16:00:10 +0000

Why would someone start a sailing channel before they even own a sailboat?

That's exactly what I did.

In this video, I explain why I decided to document my sailing journey years before stepping aboard my own boat. From using YouTube as a way to learn sailing faster, to staying accountable, building consistency, improving my filmmaking skills, and preparing financially, this channel has become much more than just a place to upload videos.

I also share an honest update on my current plans, why I'm going to college first, and how that fits into my long-term goal of eventually sailing around the world.

This isn't the adventure itself...

It's the beginning of it.

⏱️ Timestamps

0:00 Why I started a sailing channel before owning a boat
0:23 Using YouTube as a learning tool
2:15 Staying consistent with my sailing dream
4:53 The week I almost quit YouTube
6:08 Why I'm going to college first
7:00 The financial reality of chasing this dream
8:30 My long-term plan for documentary filmmaking
9:08 Why the sailing dream is only delayed
10:23 Final thoughts

🌊 If you enjoy following real sailing journeys from the very beginning, consider subscribing.

The goal hasn't changed.

Buy a sailboat.

Refit it.

Cast off.

Sail around the world.

Thanks for being here from day one. ⛵