Julius and Suzie Hanak share sailing aboard the boat they built in Sailing Emerald Steel.
This profile covers earlier videos, boats and journeys. For current voyages and crew updates, refer to the creator’s latest posts.
Boats and projects
The boats below are part of the channel’s earlier story; ownership and equipment may have changed since those episodes.
They built this boat as a custom project more than 30 years ago. It was completed in 1987 and they have owned her since!
Journeys and notable episodes
Places in the story
These locations refer to earlier episodes, not a live position.
They were in French Polynesia:
Earlier sailing journeys
They have circumnavigated the world more than once.
Collaborations
I haven’t seen them on any other cruising channels, but they are similar to Paul and Sheryl Chard and Captain Fatty Goodlander.
You just can’t beat that type of cruising experience.
Notable episodes
They have shared some of their worst experiences, including:
- Running aground more than once
- Partially sinking their boat
- Going through extreme weather
They have always kept things real while being conservative sailors and looking for ideal weather windows.
Frequently asked questions
Which boat names appear in the story?
S/V Emerald Steel
Is there a verified net-worth figure?
No verified financial disclosure is cited in this profile. The earlier estimate has been removed because a boat’s value, video views and assumed income do not establish someone’s net worth.
