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Bateaux.com YouTube channel completes the online magazine dedicated to sailing and motoring. It poses a simple question to sailors: what can video bring to nautical information and sea trials?
Sea trials with Winch for sailboats and Trim for powerboats
Boat trials play a central role. With the Winch show the editorial team boards monohulls and multihulls to analyze deck layout, cockpit ergonomics, rigging, behavior under sail and maneuvers.
Hull shape, stiffness under sail, balance at the helm, ease of reefing, quality of interior finish - every point is scrutinized. The video shows us how to move around on board, how to access the chart table and how to move forward - details that are difficult to capture in photos.
On the engine side, the Trim focuses on launches, semi-rigids and outboard or inboard units. Cruising speed, engine speed, trim, passage through chop, soundproofing, visibility from the cockpit - all these elements are evaluated in real-life conditions.
The interest for the yachtsman is clear: to visualize the behavior of a boat before a purchase or a personal test. The only limitation is the format: a few minutes are no substitute for a long-term hands-on experience, but they do provide an initial technical reading.
Understanding a product with the equipment minute
Another appointment, the equipment minute with the "Vous avez une minute ?" program . The principle is simple: to break down a piece of nautical equipment in detail in a short format.
Fittings, marine electronics, safety equipment, deck or interior fittings, each product is presented with its technical characteristics, materials, installation method and on-board use.
We talk about corrosion resistance, applicable standards, power consumption, compatibility with an NMEA network, and ease of maintenance. The aim is not to promote, but to explain. For a yachtsman preparing a refit or modernizing his boat, these sequences provide concrete reference points.
Interviews with sailors and nautical professions
The channel also gives a voice to those involved in the sea . Sailors such as Jean-Louis Etienne and Michel Desjoyeaux share their experience, their preparation methods, their reading of the weather and their race strategy.
Professionals describe their trades: marine carpenter, ocean racing preparer, composite technician, naval architect. We enter the workshop, the shipyard, aboard a prototype being fitted out.
This content is of interest both to curious yachtsmen and those considering maritime training. Video captures the gestures, atmosphere and constraints of a profession, which the written word sometimes struggles to convey.
Nautical culture and maritime heritage in pictures
The channel also explores nautical culture, legendary yachts, major ocean races, naval architecture and the history of shipyards. A video presentation of a hull plan or a rig gives a better understanding of technical choices.
Displacement, draught, sail area, installed power, type of construction - aluminum, composite, molded wood - these notions take shape on screen. An exercise in balance between pedagogy and technical rigor.
Watch ad-free videos directly on Bateaux.com
Distribution on YouTube is based on the number of views and interactions. Subscriptions, mentions of appreciation and shares all contribute to channel visibility.
For those wishing to avoid the platform's advertising interruptions, videos can also be accessed directly on Bateaux.com. Viewing is seamless, as if you were reading an article.
All in all, the Bateaux.com YouTube channel adds a visual and audio dimension to the treatment of nautical news. Winch and Trim tests, Equipment Minute, interviews and maritime culture make up a coherent whole.
And for yachtsmen, whether they're preparing for a cruise or following ocean racing from their pontoon, it's another way of staying in touch with the open sea.
