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| Titre | Date | Durée | |
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| Moorings Ownership Update | 08 Jan 2024 | 00:08:31 | |
This is a follow up to a previous video about our decision to purchase a charter boat in The Moorings Yacht Ownership program. See the video version here: https://youtu.be/DA6UaHVZ9qc | |||
| Key West Sailing Recap | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:18:44 | |
This episode recaps our short, hot not so much sailing trip in the Lower Keys and Key West to wrap up our summer. I talk about our itinerary, sailing conditions and some of the best snorkeling we've ever seen! This episode has a lot of visual elements. Check out the video version here: https://youtu.be/3YCM22jv9q4 | |||
| S2E6 - USVI Log Day 6 - Sitting on a Mooring Ball | 08 Oct 2021 | 00:12:14 | |
In this episode, we sit on a mooring ball, waiting on a tech boat and to find out what the rest of our charter would look like. We also have a great meal ashore at Lovango Cay, learn Tripp's foolproof way to eat a great meal and run into "Captain Crack Sparrow!" __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/toddmiddlebrooks Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@mdlbrks Gear I use: https://kit.co/toddmiddlebrooks | |||
| S2E05 - USVI Logbook Day 5 - Bad to Worse | 01 Oct 2021 | 00:11:14 | |
In this logbook episode, we were hoping our luck would turn around, after discovering diesel in the bilge. Unfortunately, we were about to discover what real trouble looks like. Video highlights from this trip: https://bit.ly/usvi21 __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/toddmiddlebrooks Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@mdlbrks Gear I use: https://kit.co/toddmiddlebrooks | |||
| S2E04 - USVI Logbook Day 4 - The Real Trouble Begins | 24 Sep 2021 | 00:09:05 | |
In this episode we continue our adventures in the U.S. Virgin Islands, discover a cool sailboat with a storied history, drop Karen off to head to the airport and snag the last mooring ball at our anchorage.
Apps: __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Gear I use: https://kit.co/toddmiddlebrooks | |||
| S2E03 - USVI Logbook Day 3 | 03 Sep 2021 | 00:06:03 | |
In this episode the plumbing issue is cleared up, we start making water, we do some snorkeling and once again enjoy some of the best tacos anywhere from Lime Out, a floating taco bar! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| S2E02 - USVI Logbook Day 2 | 27 Aug 2021 | 00:08:43 | |
"The Seas Were Angry That Day" Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| S2E01 - USVI Logbook Episode - Day 1 | 20 Aug 2021 | 00:09:46 | |
After an extended break, Anchors Aweigh is back for season two! We kick off this season with logbook entries from a USVI sailing charter in May of 2021 - and this one was quite the adventure! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 33 - Planning a USVI Sailing Charter | 30 Apr 2021 | 00:06:32 | |
In this episode I discuss planning a sailing charter in the U.S. Virgin Islands on short notice. We are setting sail in May on a 42ft catamaran and it's time to start planning! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 32 - My Logbook Journaling Workflow | 19 Mar 2021 | 00:09:30 | |
In this episode, I discuss the tools and workflow that I use to capture the details of our sailing trips. It took three charter trips to find the best solution for me, so I thought I would share it here.
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| Ep 31 - St Pete Day 4 and Running Aground! | 12 Mar 2021 | 00:06:38 | |
In this final logbook episode from our St Petersburg sailing charter, we cover the short 9.5 nautical miles from Antigua Cove back to the Vinoy Marina and wrap up our trip with a visit to the St Pete Pier. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 30 - St Pete Sailing Day 3 | 05 Mar 2021 | 00:06:07 | |
This is the third logbook episode from our first family sailing charter in St Petersburg, Florida. This entry covers the 24.7 nautical miles from the Twin Dolphin Marina to Antigua Cove at Little Harbor. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| What to Expect When Completing a Sailing Resume | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:09:28 | |
Many charter companies require a sailing resume or application in order to charter their boats, especially in areas where no formal certification is required. In this episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast, we'll go over an example of a captain's application that I recently completed for Florida Yacht Charters. We'll also take a look at the first mate application they require as well. Click here to join the waitlist for the sailing planner / logbook tool: https://bit.ly/bviplannerwait ⛵️ Ready to start planning your BVI Charter Vacation? 🗺️ Download my free 6/7 Day BVI Itinerary here I use Ecamm Live to record these videos. If you’re a Mac owner, it’s the best way to record and/or livestream ➡️ https://bit.ly/ecammtodd | |||
| Ep 29 - St Pete Sailing Day 2 | 26 Feb 2021 | 00:04:46 | |
This is the second logbook episode from our first family sailing charter in St Petersburg, Florida. This entry covers the 15.9 nautical miles from Desoto Point to the Twin Dolphin Marina with an attempted stop at Egmont Key. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 28 - St Petersburg Sailing - Day 1 | 19 Feb 2021 | 00:06:50 | |
This episode is day one of the logbook from our very first charter as a family in St Petersburg, Florida. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 27 - Crew Briefings | 12 Feb 2021 | 00:11:21 | |
In this episode I discuss my preparation for our upcoming charter, including crew briefings and some of the documents I've prepared to hopefully make our trip smoother. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 26 - Initial Sailing Gear Purchases | 05 Feb 2021 | 00:07:55 | |
In this episode, I discuss my initial sailing gear purchases as I prepare to head on my very first charter as skipper.
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| Ep 25 - Planning My First Charter | 30 Jan 2021 | 00:10:55 | |
In this episode I discuss the planning of my very first charter, which is just two weeks away.
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| Ep 24 - ASA 104 / 114 Course Recap | 22 Jan 2021 | 00:08:09 | |
In this episode, I recap the ASA 104/114 combo course that I recently took with Capt Jim and Sailing Florida, in St. Petersburg. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 23 - Sailing Florida 104/114 and First Charter | 08 Jan 2021 | 00:07:14 | |
In this episode I talk about my upcoming ASA 104/114 combo course with Sailing Florida. I also provide initial details on my very first sailing charter as a captain! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 22 - USVI Recap and What's Next | 18 Dec 2020 | 00:09:04 | |
hat I used to track our trip, and our plans for what’s next with sailing, including booking an ASA 104/114 combo course. Show Notes: Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 21 - BVI Logbook - Final Entries | 11 Dec 2020 | 00:06:23 | |
I hope I’m sailing on a 50ft catamaran somewhere in the USVI’s right now - but that’s not keeping me from bringing you today’s episode. In honor of the BVI’s recently opening back up, In this episode I’m bringing you the final logbook entries from the 2019 British Virgin Islands. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 20 - USVI Charter During a Pandemic | 04 Dec 2020 | 00:07:51 | |
Welcome back from the Thanksgiving holiday in the U.S. and from Covid quarantine in our household. In this episode, we talk about finalizing our plans for our USVI sailing charter next week and I begin the ASA 119 Marine Weather endorsement. Show Notes:
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| A Step-by-Step Guide to Planning a Short Sailing Trip | 21 Jun 2023 | 00:05:51 | |
Sometimes you might not have a full week to break away, but still want to make it a sailing trip. In this episode I discuss my process for planning a shorter trip and how I put together an abbreviated itinerary, even if it's to a new destination. Charter companies mentioned in this episode: 🔊🔊 I use Epidemic Sound for music and sound effects. Start your free trial here ➡️ https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/ico0b1 I use Ecamm Live to record and produce this podcast. Click here to learn more. | |||
| Ep 19 - BVI Logbook Day 6 | 20 Nov 2020 | 00:03:46 | |
In this logbook episode we sail from Diamond Cay to Great Harbour, via White Bay with a stop at the infamous Soggy Dollar Bar! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 18 - Planning a Sailing Charter During COVID-19 | 13 Nov 2020 | 00:08:14 | |
In this episode, I discuss the trials of attempting to book a sailing charter during the Covid-19 pandemic. It hasn't been easy, but we have a trip booked....for now. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 17 - Coastal Navigation Certification | 06 Nov 2020 | 00:07:41 | |
In this episode I discuss the ASA 105 Coastal Navigation certification I earned from Starpath School of Navigation in more detail.
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| Ep 16 - ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising Certification | 30 Oct 2020 | 00:12:15 | |
My sailing education continues! This episode recounts the ASA 103 certification course I took at the Charleston Sailing School, immediately following the 101 course. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 15 - ASA 101 Basic Keelboat Certification | 23 Oct 2020 | 00:08:08 | |
I'm now an ASA certified sailor! In this episode I recount the two day ASA 101 Basic Keelboat certification at Charleston Sailing School. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 14 - Sailing School is Booked! | 16 Oct 2020 | 00:05:01 | |
In this episode I express my excitement (and relief) to finally have booked a sailing school! And courses begin in just 5 days! Where I'm planning to learn and how it all went down is all in this episode. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 13 - BVI Logbook - Day 5 | 09 Oct 2020 | 00:03:52 | |
In this logbook episode, we recount day 5 of our 2019 BVI sailing trip (the one that got this whole party started) - from Anegada to Diamond Cay, with a few awesome stops in between. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 12 - Staying Connected to Sailing | 02 Oct 2020 | 00:08:37 | |
My Favorite Sailing Youtube Channels
Sailing the BVI 2019 - full length movie (with chapter markers) Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 11 - BVI Logbook - Sailing Day 4 | 25 Sep 2020 | 00:04:05 | |
In this logbook episode, we open the journal back up from our British Virgin Islands sailing trip in the summer of 2019. This entry covers our sail from Scrub Island to Anegada, our longest sail yet! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Ep 10 - Selecting a Sailing School - Again! | 18 Sep 2020 | 00:10:02 | |
In this episode, I discuss the challenges of scheduling sailing school (yes, again)! I also provide an update on the ASA 105 online course that I've been working through - hint, I'm almost done! Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| The Moorings Yacht Ownership Program | 07 Jun 2023 | 00:08:59 | |
In this episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast I discuss The Mooring Yacht Ownership program and why we chose it as our first form of sailboat ownership. This episode is also available in video format on Youtube by clicking here. | |||
| BVI Logbook - Sailing Day 3 | 11 Sep 2020 | 00:03:42 | |
In this episode, we head back into the journal for another logbook episode. We pick up on sailing day 3 of our British Virgin Islands trip from the summer of 2019, where we sail from Virgin Gorda to Scrub Island. Sailing Term(s) for this Episode:
Utter Nonsense (“the game of phrases”) - https://amzn.to/3lg0FMH Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| Trip Cancelled, the Silver Lining and ASA 105 Updates | 04 Sep 2020 | 00:07:04 | |
In this we have some more sailing news, the potential US Virgin Islands trip has been cancelled, the ASA 105 certification course continues and I’m ready to book our sailing school, pending the impact of not one but two hurricanes.
Sailing News:
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| The Process Has Started - Time for a Pivot? | 28 Aug 2020 | 00:09:00 | |
In this episode I discuss a potential USVI sailing trip, a possible pivot in selecting a sailing school and getting started with ASA 105 certification.
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| BVI Logbook - Sailing Day 2 | 21 Aug 2020 | 00:03:59 | |
In this second logbook episode, I read from the journal of Day 2 of our BVI Sailing Trip in July of 2019. It was my intent to space these logbook episodes out a little more. However, this past week I finished editing the full length movie of our trip last year and it got me excited to share another small piece of that adventure on the podcast sooner than later. Sailing Term(s) for this Episode: Helm: Where you steer the boat. Usually this is a big wheel, but on smaller boats it can be a tiller, which is basically a long wooden stick. Either of these can be used to control the boat’s rudder. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| BVI Logbook - Days 0 & 1 | 14 Aug 2020 | 00:06:37 | |
In this logbook episode, I recount the travel and first sailing day of our July 2019 sailing trip in the BVI. Raising the sails on that first day is one of the things that hooked me and I can’t wait to get underway again soon. Sailing Term(s) for this Episode: Today we have two sailing terms that go hand in hand and confuse a lot of new sailors and non-boaters. I’ll admit, it took me a little while to remember them at first but there’s are trick. The terms are Port and Starboard. Port: Facing forward, this is anything to the left of the boat. When you’re onboard, you can use this term pretty much any time you would normally say “left.” Starboard: Facing forward, this is anything to the right of the boat. Same deal as “port”–only the opposite. The easiest trick I’ve heard is that Port has four letters and Left has four letters. This is a great little hack to remember which is which, until it becomes second nature.
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| Making Decisions and Getting Started! | 07 Aug 2020 | 00:07:43 | |
In this episode, we launch a news segment and discuss where I’m at in my decision making process regarding sailing courses, schools and certification.
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
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| Certifications and Sailing Schools | 31 Jul 2020 | 00:08:55 | |
In this episode, we launch a segment where we learn a little sailing terminology and then discuss certifications and sailing schools and my considerations in choosing each.
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| Why Sail and Why Now? | 24 Jul 2020 | 00:03:44 | |
This episode touches on a brief history of my desire to start sailing and what ultimately led me to get started on the journey.
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| Anchors Aweigh Trailer | 14 Jul 2020 | 00:01:40 | |
Welcome to Anchors Aweigh, the podcast that chronicles a landlocked, future sailor’s journey to finding freedom and adventure at sea. I’m your host Todd Middlebrooks and I welcome you along on my journey. It has been a dream of mine for years to learn to sail. Through this podcast I will document my journey as I research sailing schools, learn to sail, plan adventures and make this dream a reality. If this adventure interests you, I invite you to subscribe and have future episodes automatically docked in your favorite podcast player. So welcome aboard, it’s time to set sail. Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Anchorsaweigh) | |||
| S4E1 - Anchors Aweigh is Back! | 31 May 2023 | 00:07:30 | |
This episode brings back the Anchors Aweigh Podcast! I discuss the future of the podcast and some ideas I have for future episodes. Check out the video version of this podcast on Youtube: https://youtu.be/09PIgsF0UK4 | |||
| S2E02 - Exumas Day 2 - Departing Nassau | 18 Mar 2022 | 00:06:01 | |
In this episode with have a few issues before getting off the dock, but are able to make our way to Shroud Cay with a stop along the way to visit some iguanas. | |||
| S3E01 - Exumas Sailing - Day 0 | 11 Mar 2022 | 00:06:00 | |
In this episode I recount our travel day and the beginning of our most recent charter in the Exumas, Bahamas in 2021. Watch our highlight video from this charter - https://youtu.be/Kqix3SL7sDc | |||
| S2E08 USVI Log Day 8 - Returning to Base | 22 Oct 2021 | 00:09:57 | |
In this episode we head out early and make our way back to the Dream Yacht Charter base at Compass Point Marina on St. Thomas. Video Highlights from this Charter - https://bit.ly/usvi21 __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/toddmiddlebrooks Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@mdlbrks Gear I use: https://kit.co/toddmiddlebrooks | |||
| S2E07 USVI Log Day 7 - The Canvas Can Do Miracles | 15 Oct 2021 | 00:09:45 | |
In this episode, our luck finally changes and we finally get to fill our sails with wind! Video Highlights from this Charter - https://bit.ly/usvi21 __________________________________________ Connect with me on all the things: Instagram: @tmiddlebrooks Twitter: @mdlbrks Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/toddmiddlebrooks Clubhouse: https://www.clubhouse.com/@mdlbrks Gear I use: https://kit.co/toddmiddlebrooks | |||