My First Time Sailing in 20+ Knot Winds (Preparing to Sail Alone)

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 :  / _kayleighbrown   🍿 WATCH NEXT: COSTS OF LIVING ON A SAILBOAT:    • How Much It Costs to Live on a Sailing Yac...   MY FIRST SOLO SAIL:    • My First Solo Sail from Airlie Beach to So...   SHIPWRECK STORIES:    • Exploring Shipwrecks & Hidden Waterfalls b...   1000KM OF SOLO BIKE-PACKING:    • Munda Biddi: Solo Bikepacking and Camping ...   WE CYCLED THE LENGTH OF NEW ZEALAND:    • We Cycled the Length of New Zealand - Tour...   MY OTHER SOCIALS: 📸 INSTAGRAM:   / _kayleighbrown   📱 TIKTOK:   / kayleighjeanbrown   🎥 FACEBOOK:    / 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