Ocean Crossing Tips
Ocean crossings have gotten complicated with all the conflicting advice and internet forums flying around. As someone who has spent serious time planning and executing blue-water passages, I learned everything there is to know about what actually goes into a successful crossing. Today, I will share it all with you.
The truth is, long-distance voyaging isn’t about being fearless — it’s about being prepared. Every mile of open ocean you put behind you builds confidence, but only if you’ve done the homework first. There’s no faking it out there. The ocean doesn’t care about your Instagram following or your fancy electronics. It cares about whether your boat is sound, your skills are sharp, and your planning is realistic.
What I’ve Learned About Cruising Offshore
Prepare your vessel like your life depends on it — because it does. Go through every system, every seacock, every hose clamp. Develop your seamanship skills in protected waters before you head offshore. And plan conservatively. That’s what makes ocean crossing endearing to us passagemakers — you earn every mile, and the reward is unlike anything else in boating. Probably should have led with this section, honestly: the preparation matters more than the passage itself.
