Month: September 2026

20/09/2026

Inflatable Sailboats & Portable Boats That Fit in a Backpack

What if you could fit your boat in a backpack? ⛵🎒 Inflatable boat technology has evolved enormously. Today, you can find inflatable kayaks, SUPs, dinghies, electric-powered watercraft, inflatable sailboats and even inflatable sailing catamarans that can be packed away when you are finished using them. In Episode 41 of The Low Cost Sailor, we explore the world of inflatable boating and portable sailing and test […]

DIY Security

12/09/2026

Orca attacks, solutions and fixes of fortune

Orca attacks and interactions with sailboats have become a major concern for sailors navigating the Strait of Gibraltar, the Atlantic coast of Spain and Galicia. In this episode of The Low Cost Sailor, we take a practical look at what happens during an encounter with Iberian orcas, why they so often target a sailboat’s rudder, what sailors can do, and how to deal with serious […]

Electronics Security

10/09/2026

Homemade Wireless MOB (Man Over Board) Device

What happens if you fall overboard while sailing alone? In this episode, we put several traditional Man Overboard (MOB) safety techniques to the test and build a simple DIY wireless MOB safety system for around €25 that can automatically stop the boat’s engine if you fall into the water. We test different methods for preventing a man overboard situation, look at ways to improve your […]

DIY

05/09/2026

Hempel Silic One DIY: How to Apply Silicone Antifouling to a Sailboat

How to Apply Hempel Silic One Silicone Antifouling Yourself For quite some time, I had been thinking about trying Hempel Silic One silicone antifouling the next time my sailboat was hauled out of the water. The problem was that both the amount of work involved and the cost of having it professionally applied seemed quite high. Eventually, the opportunity came up, so I did the […]