Sailing Isn’t Expensive — Why the Boating Industry Wants You to Believe It's Expensive.

Sailing has a reputation for being expensive — elitist, out of reach, and reserved for people with deep pockets. But that reputation isn’t coming from real sailors. In this video, I break down one of the biggest myths in boating: that sailing is only for the wealthy. I’m not saying sailing is free. I am saying that the idea you need to be rich to sail is one of the most effective lies the boating industry ever sold. I’ve owned around 20 boats over the years, including boats that cost less than a used jet ski — and some that cost nothing at all. Most of them were older fiberglass boats that did exactly what they were designed to do: sail. If you’ve ever stood on a dock and thought, “That life isn’t for me,” this video is for you. Credits: @CNByachts @LagoonCatamarans1984 @simpsonmarineasiapacific @nlightnmedia3129 @brycedurham1 @catamarancentral @moodswingsail2413 @paulmurray4106 @karlsawesomeadventures9608 @thearkadelphian1210 @brett2683 @AskCaptainChris @costablancayachtservices6074 @sailboatrefit4145 @North_Sails @BandG @battlebornbatteries @SUNREEFYACHTSOFFICIAL @AtlantisBahamasOfficial @JeanneauOfficiel @nik47779 This channel isn’t about yachts, exotic destinations, or chasing perfection. It’s about real boats, real sailors, and real life on the water. 🔔 Like, Subscribe & Share if this hit home — it really helps the channel grow. 📷 Follow me on Facebook for more unfiltered takes on cruising, living aboard, and letting go: https://www.facebook.com/oldboatsailor Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oldboatsailor/