85 Beloved Sailing Songs (and Karaoke). The Only Playlist you Need.
You will love these songs, arranged in categories. Pick your favorites and create a playlist for the next event. Or Karaoke Night. Or anchorage.
These songs brought so many memories of the amazing years we spent sailing. I hope you find them inspiring.
If you like to sing, the kakaoke versions are linked right below each title.
Click on any song in the table below and go straight to it:
Upbeat / Inspirational
On the water, the highs are really high, and the lows are quite low. For either time – grab a good song to go along.
They sound best on a boat (just saying).Â
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You might be wondering:
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Catamaran vs Monohull: Let’s Solve This (we Lived on Both).
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R&B / Soft Rock
In the mood for something slow? Enjoy the sunset from your cockpit and how you do not need to rush to be anywhere else.
Don’t have a boat? Hm, think about it: Can you Live on a Boat? Yes, and Now is the Right Time.
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Country
There is something quite timeless about country music.
It grabs you and takes you on a ride. You either love it, or never want to do it again. Kind of like boating.
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You might be wondering:
Can you Live on a Boat? Yes, and Now is the Right Time.
Catamaran vs Monohull: Let’s Solve This (we Lived on Both).
The Cost of Living on a Boat for our Family of Five.
Be inspired:
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Alternative / Indie
In the mood for something a bit different, a bit unique, a bit out there? So very fitting for boat life.
Sure, even AWOLNATION. No cats.
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Pros and Cons of Living on a Boat. By Experienced Boaters.
Why We Never Missed Space, While Living on a Sailboat
You might be wondering:
Can you Live on a Boat? Yes, and Now is the Right Time.
Catamaran vs Monohull: Let’s Solve This (we Lived on Both).
The Cost of Living on a Boat for our Family of Five.
Be inspired:
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81 Best Sailing Quotes & Captions. Stuff Boaters Really Say.
Boat life:
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Why We Never Missed Space, While Living on a Sailboat
Nostalgic / Classics
There is something quite romantic and a bit nostalgic about these songs.Â
They remind me that we are always running out of time (and, sometimes, money).
Or, maybe I am just getting old.
All of our posts on: Boat Life @ No Texting & Tacking.
You might be wondering:
Can you Live on a Boat? Yes, and Now is the Right Time.
Catamaran vs Monohull: Let’s Solve This (we Lived on Both).
The Cost of Living on a Boat for our Family of Five.
Be inspired:
45 Epic Sailing Movies We Will Watch Over and Over…
81 Best Sailing Quotes & Captions. Stuff Boaters Really Say.
Boat life:
Pros and Cons of Living on a Boat. By Experienced Boaters.
Why We Never Missed Space, While Living on a Sailboat
Jimmy Buffett
This guy loves to sing about boats. So I gave him his own category.
He deserved it. Â
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You might be wondering:
Can you Live on a Boat? Yes, and Now is the Right Time.
Catamaran vs Monohull: Let’s Solve This (we Lived on Both).
The Cost of Living on a Boat for our Family of Five.
Folk
This might just be my favorite category. Perhaps, because they are stories in melody.
Who doesn’t like a good folk song!
All of our posts on: Boat Life @ No Texting & Tacking.
Be inspired:
45 Epic Sailing Movies We Will Watch Over and Over…
81 Best Sailing Quotes & Captions. Stuff Boaters Really Say.
Boat life:
Pros and Cons of Living on a Boat. By Experienced Boaters.
Why We Never Missed Space, While Living on a Sailboat
Jazz
No comment.
Grab a drink, close your eyes and let it do its thing.
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Easy Listen
Most of these songs are beloved favorites, suitable for kids as well.
Perfect for a karaoke night.
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May I ask you for a favor?
If there is a song you want me to add to the list, send me an e-mail and let me know.
If you happen to find a karaoke versions for the songs, which still need them, I will be super grateful.
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