Why I Started a Sailing Channel Before Owning a Boat

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. ⛵