My First Time Sailing in 20+ Knot Winds (And How I Stay Safe)

Sailing in 20+ knot winds definitely pushed me out of my comfort zone. In this video, I share what happened, what I learned, and the five things I now do before every sail to stay as safe as possible. I'm still learning every time I head out on the water, and I hope these tips help anyone who's new to sailing or looking to build their confidence. Thanks for coming along! ⛵ EXTRA CONTENT ON PATREON: ⛵ Get access to exclusive uncut sailing videos, behind-the-scenes footage, and sneak peeks of upcoming adventures :https://www.patreon.com/c/_kayleighbrown 🍿 WATCH NEXT: COSTS OF LIVING ON A SAILBOAT: https://youtu.be/WRafLL63ewU?si=GCCMW-YP_aVBLhsp MY FIRST SOLO SAIL: https://youtu.be/AOeVM_hZEuI?si=pdIG6h6Md862Bmbh SHIPWRECK STORIES: https://youtu.be/FC2FycryeXg?si=nzLDLIs3uMVqQ8vG 1000KM OF SOLO BIKE-PACKING: https://youtu.be/lJDS4WUS-F0?si=TtEFNyPF9MtrHCD6 WE CYCLED THE LENGTH OF NEW ZEALAND: https://youtu.be/iEWj6Kcl_NM?si=77ggYVzpBmNQw_m8 MY OTHER SOCIALS: 📸 INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/_kayleighbrown/ 📱 TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@kayleighjeanbrown/ 🎥 FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/kayleighjeanbrown/ WITH THANKS: A huge thank you to Pantaenius and Wild Earth for supporting this channel. Pantaenius has given me peace of mind every time I head out on the water, and Wild Earth's gear has kept me warm, dry, and comfortable through some pretty cold Scottish sailing! WHO AM I? 👋 If we haven’t met before.. hi, I’m Kayleigh. After living overseas for nearly 10 years, I’ve returned home and bought a 26ft sailboat to explore Scotland. I share stories from the sea, with the hope of inspiring others to get outdoors, connect with nature and set off on their own adventures.Thank you for watching! KB 🙂 00:00 - Sailing in 20+ Knot Winds 04:28 - What I Learned 05:19 - That's Horrendous.. 06:56 - Check the Weather 09:17 - Plan Your Passage 10:44 - Lifejackets & Safety Gear 12:25 - Emergency Communications 13:03 - Know Your Limits 14:33 - Next Week! #SoloSailing #SailingScotland #BoatLife #SinglehandedSailing #SailingVlog