<p>The cruising world is changing—weather patterns are shifting, offshore insurance is getting harder to secure, and the boat market isn’t what it used to be. So what does this mean for sailors planning their next adventure?</p><br><p>In this episode, offshore sailing expert <strong>John Neal</strong> shares his insights on the biggest trends affecting cruisers today. With decades of experience and over <strong>400,000 nautical miles</strong> under his belt, John has guided thousands of sailors through boat buying, offshore preparation, and long-term cruising.</p><br><p>We dive into:</p><p>✅ <strong>How climate change is affecting cruising routes and weather patterns</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>The realities of today’s boat market and what buyers &amp; sellers should expect</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>The tightening offshore insurance landscape—why it’s changing and how to prepare</strong></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

Liveaboard Sailing Podcast

Annika Rautiola

The Future of Cruising: Climate, Insurance & Boat Buying Trends

FEB 12, 202549 MIN
Liveaboard Sailing Podcast

The Future of Cruising: Climate, Insurance & Boat Buying Trends

FEB 12, 202549 MIN

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<p>The cruising world is changing—weather patterns are shifting, offshore insurance is getting harder to secure, and the boat market isn’t what it used to be. So what does this mean for sailors planning their next adventure?</p><br><p>In this episode, offshore sailing expert <strong>John Neal</strong> shares his insights on the biggest trends affecting cruisers today. With decades of experience and over <strong>400,000 nautical miles</strong> under his belt, John has guided thousands of sailors through boat buying, offshore preparation, and long-term cruising.</p><br><p>We dive into:</p><p>✅ <strong>How climate change is affecting cruising routes and weather patterns</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>The realities of today’s boat market and what buyers &amp; sellers should expect</strong></p><p>✅ <strong>The tightening offshore insurance landscape—why it’s changing and how to prepare</strong></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>