Curtis Jazwiecki and Kate Gladieux bring a racing background to the cruising stories in Sailing Sweet Ruca.
This profile covers earlier videos, boats and journeys. For current voyages and crew updates, refer to the creator’s latest posts.
In this article
People and background
Curtis Jazwiecki
Kate Gladieux
Both come from a racing background and dedicated to go cruising full-time as liveaboards.
Roxy is their dog
Boats and projects
The boats below are part of the channel’s earlier story; ownership and equipment may have changed since those episodes.
Boat details
Sailing Sweet Ruca’s boat is a 2000 J/46 which is a sailing/cruising yacht designed for speed rather than comfort or luxuries.
Despite its length and beam, it only has two cabins and two heads.
Refits and equipment
Safety and performance is paramount for Curtis and Kate, and since purchasing their yacht, they have upgraded the electronics with:
- B&G 2000 Instruments
- B&G Zeus 3 Chartplotter
- B&G 4G radar system
- NMEA 2000 network
- An iPad with Navionics
They certainly picked the right tools for the job!
Journeys and notable episodes
Places in the story
These locations refer to earlier episodes, not a live position.
They’re at the time covered here in Uruguay:
Earlier sailing journeys
Sailing Sweet Ruca isn’t all about beautiful bodies and sailboat tech. They have genuinely explored in:
- Brazil
- The Bahamas
- The British Virgin Islands
They had also sailed a little in the United States when they first bought their boat.
Collaborations
While they haven’t really been featured on other YouTube channels, they have been inspired by:
I look forward to seeing them on other channels and sharing their wisdom for others.
Notable episodes
It hasn’t been perfect sailing for these two (is it ever?), and some interesting moments include:
- Spotting an unidentified boat at sea
- Experiencing close lightning strikes
- Watching some sailboats crash
Fortunately, they haven’t created any drama themselves. This is just a typical part of the cruiser’s lifestyle.
Frequently asked questions
Which boat names appear in the story?
S/V Sweet Ruca
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.
