Which Rig Is BEST for Bluewater Sailing?

🔴 LAST CHANCE – Signed Books Disappear July 24. Get the Collector’s Edition of Be The Captain™ before it’s gone → https://bethecaptain.com In this video, I break down the real-world pros and cons of masthead rigs vs fractional rigs for offshore sailing. This isn’t just theory—I’ve sailed almost 100,000 nautical miles on both, in storms, trade winds, and dead calms. You’ll learn: Which rig performs better offshore—and why The surprising history behind these designs Why racing boats went one way and cruising boats went the other And what I personally trust on ocean crossings If you're choosing a boat, refitting a rig, or just want to understand what’s really going on up there, this one’s for you. Thanks for watching—let me know in the comments what rig you prefer, and why. #bluewater #bluewatersailing #offshorerescue #sailing #sailboat #sailboatlife #howto #education Chapters 00:00 - The Question 00:53 - A History of Sailboat Rigging 3:03 - Technical comparison: Fractional vs Masthead 6:16 - A note on Baby Stays 7:05 - Chainplate configuration 9:36 - Race and performance boats 11:51 - When fractional rigs still make sense offshore 12:40 - My Opinion 16:40 - "Be the Captain" THANK YOU