Which Rig Is BEST for Bluewater Sailing?

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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.

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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