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69. Friendly Flags and French Canals: A Journey Through Europe's Waterways09 May 202300:55:23

In this week's episode of the Liveaboard Sailing podcast, I sit down with Steve Payne, a liveaboard cruiser and YouTube creator who has been sailing around Europe for the past few years. I start off by asking Steve the age-old question, "why live on a boat?" and delve into his journey from being a professional photographer and filmmaker for decades to becoming a YouTube creator in the sailing world.


We also explore the joys of the liveaboard lifestyle, and his experience sailing through the French canals. Additionally, we touch on the Friendly Flag project that Steve started, that encourages friendship and socialization on the water.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 FriendlyFlag.net

🎥 Steve's Youtube channel Jaywalking the World


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68. Setting Sail for the Unknown and Embracing Adventure02 May 202300:38:10

In this week's episode of the Liveaboard Sailing podcast, we're joined by Kia Koropp, a seasoned sailor who completed an 11-year circumnavigation and ventured to some of the most remote and lesser-known places with her husband and two kids. We're talking places like The Gambia, Sumatra, India, Mozambique...Kia shares with us her fascinating insights and experiences on what it's like to sail to places that are not even on the radar for most sailors.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 SV Atea blog

📸 Atea Untethered on Instagram


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59. Successful start to cruising through practical preparation15 Feb 202300:59:35

This week I’m chatting with a delightful couple, Julie and Gio Cappelli from SV Sea Fox who are full of incredibly useful tips. I talked to them shortly after they had arrived to Mexico about their journey to liveaboard sailing. In this episode we tackle all sort of topics like how they went from wanting an engineless boat with no plumbing to owning a beautiful Swedish-built sailboat, and how they really dove into being super well prepared for this lifestyle change.


⭐️ This episode is brought to you by Mahina Offshore Services. Learn about offshore sail training expeditions, boat selection consultation and the virtual cruising seminar on mahina.com.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Pelagic Blue Cruising Services

📸 Julie and Gio on Instagram

👩‍💻 Mahina Virtual Cruising Seminar


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58. State of the sailboat market and updates from the South Pacific21 Dec 202200:54:53

Today we have John Neal from Mahina Offshore Services back on the podcast, and we talk about a number of things within the sailing industry, which seems to be constantly changing. John recently visited the South Pacific and discovered a few interesting things about that market, we talk about challenges with offshore insurance and some potential solutions to that, John shares his take-aways from this year’s Annapolis boatshow and of course we talk about the state of the used sailboat market for anyone who’s looking to buy a boat. This episode is again jam packed of tips and advice, and a heads up - John has added a new product offering to his business, and I think you will like it.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

⛵️ Virtual Offshore Cruising Seminar

🖥 Mahina.com website

📝 Gone with the Wynns blog post on insurance


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57. Going from a scheduled life to an unknown adventure30 Nov 202200:52:40

In today’s episode we talk about the highs and lows of sailing, and of life in general. My guests are Dev and Spandana from a Youtube channel called For Sun and Stars, and they tell me how they went from planning a two year backpacking trip to owning a sailboat. We also dive into insurance as new boat owners and what it’s like to leave successful careers behind to pursue an unknown adventure. As Dev and Spandana settled in for their cruising life in the Bahamas, they were dealt another change of plans in the shape of a serious health scare. This episode packs a lot in about 50 minutes or so and makes you reflect what’s important in life.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

📸 For Sun and Stars on Instagram

🎥 For Sun and Stars Youtube


⛵️ Check out Outer Passage for liveaboard sailing adventures on a trimaran ➡️ Mention the podcast for 10% off!

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56. How to survive a multi-year refit23 Nov 202200:39:54

This week we are going all in on boat projects! 🛠 My guests are Chris and Kelly from Youtube channel Sailing Adrift and they have just recently completed a multi-year refit of their sailboat from the early 1970s. In fact, at the time of recording, they were just one week away from splashing and it was really great to chat with Chris and Kelly at this point in their journey. They had been working really, really hard, completely rebuilding the boat – and they filmed the whole thing for Youtube – and they actually didn’t have any sailing experience, so all this work was built on the idea that the sailing life will be as amazing as they think it is. So join us as we chat about how they survived the multi-year refit, what it entailed and what’s next.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🎥 Sailing Adrift on Youtube

🖥 Sailing Adrift website

📸 Sailing Adrift on Instagram


⛵️ Check out Outer Passage for liveaboard sailing adventures on a trimaran ➡️ Mention the podcast for 10% off!

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55. Cultivating adventure by crewing on sailboats and superyachts 16 Nov 202200:41:08

This week we are talking about crewing on sailboats and super yachts ⛵️🛥 My guest is author Regina Meyer, whose book Change of Course is a tale of international adventures, sailing across oceans and a bit of a memoir of Regina’s time spent living in Antigua. In this interview I ask Regina about tips for anyone interested in being crew on other people’s boats, how to avoid nasty surprises when choosing a boat to crew on, and Regina also reflects on the two sides of Antigua she experienced: living in a rural village with no electricity, and working on a $50million super yacht – all within a few miles from each other.


Check out Regina's book ⬇️ 

🖥 Regina's website reginapetrameyer.com


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54. Family of six pursuing a life less ordinary09 Nov 202200:47:25

This week we are diving into family cruising as I chat with Kris from Sailing With Six. Kris and his wife Shona are pursuing a life less ordinary with their four kids, while sailing the world. We talk about how they collectively learned to sail, and what it was like buying a boat in Mexico - and spoiler alert, it was not as easy as you might think! Kris also has some reassuring words for anyone thinking about sailing with kids. 


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Sailing With Six website

📸 Sailing With Six on Instagram

🎥 Sailing With Six on Youtube


⛵️ Check out Outer Passage for liveaboard sailing adventures on a trimaran ➡️ Mention the podcast for 10% off!

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53. Solo circumnavigation - and first for a transgender person02 Nov 202200:49:14

This week we are talking about big, ambitious goals. My guest is McKayla Bower, who’s preparing for a circumnavigation and she talks us through how she got to have this goal of circumnavigating, and not just that but doing it solo. In addition to this, there is a little something extra: McKayla plans to be the first transgender person to circumnavigate. We talk about what this means, and how she is preparing for this upcoming adventure.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 whoismckaylabower.com

📸 SV Swirl Instagram

🎥 Sailing SV Swirl on Youtube



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52. Buying a brand new boat as new sailors18 Oct 202200:44:11

Today we are talking about a new topic that we haven’t talked about yet, and that’s buying a brand new boat. My guests are Aron and Janet who decided to upgrade their existing Jeanneau to a brand new one. We talk about what the process for purchasing a new boat is like, what kinds of things the prospective owners can have input on, when does money exchange hands and more.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

📸 Aron and Janet Sailing on Instagram

🎥 Aron and Janet on Youtube

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51. Sailing to Alaska: icebergs and hot springs11 Oct 202200:52:07

Sailing to Alaska sounds cold, exciting, scary and magical - in this episode we find out what it really is like to sail to Alaska! My guests are Sharon and Mark from Sailing Nyad, who sailed to Alaska with their young kids, two dogs and cat. This was Mark's second trip to Alaska and this episode is full of tips and advice on how to prepare for a trip like this.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

📸 Sailing Nyad on Facebook


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50. Chasing travel dreams across the oceans: Two years from an idea to reality05 Oct 202200:54:00

We will start this season with an inspirational story of a couple who wanted to explore the world, and who went out and did just that. My guests are Warren and Erica behind the Youtube channel WE Sail. They walk us through their story of how they went from having margaritas on a beach in Mexico and getting the idea of sailing in their heads, to owning a sailboat in TWO years. So far, they’ve sailed from the Caribbean to French Polynesia and we talk about the whole boat buying process, the mistakes they made in their first year as new sailors and their trip across the Pacific.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🎥 WE Sail on Youtube

🖥 WE Sail website

📸 WE Sail on Instagram



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67. Solo Sailing Adventures: From the Mediterranean to the Pacific26 Apr 202300:42:23

In this episode I interview a solo sailor Tomas Fehrling, who has been sailing solo for years in the Mediterranean and is currently crossing the Pacific. We discuss the challenges and rewards of solo sailing, including sailing at night and managing risk factors. Tomas also shares his reasons for sailing solo and provides valuable tips for aspiring solo sailors.


If you're interested in solo sailing or simply want to hear about the experiences of a seasoned sailor, this episode is for you. Join me as I delve into the world and philosophy of solo sailing.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 SY Saoirse blog

https://liveaboardsailingpodcast.com/solo-sailing-adventures-from-the-mediterranean-to-the-pacific/

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49. Solo sailing in the Caribbean20 Jul 202200:54:16

This week we are talking about something we haven’t talked much about yet, which is solo sailing. My guest is Cally Duncan, who also used to be a landlocked Canadian but she is currently sailing the Caribbean by herself on her Ericson 38. We talk about her journey to becoming a solo sailor, what kind of experience she had before this, and generally what has life been like in the first year of her solo sailing journey. 


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Follow Cally and get her Captain's Log on Patreon

📸 She's the Skipper on Instagram

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48. Working on the sailing dream one bulkhead at a time13 Jul 202200:50:10

Part cautionary tale, part motivation to keep going — this is the story of buying a boat that just needed a little work… or so David Shih thought. What was meant to be a 4–6 week bulkhead repair turned into 6 months, then almost a year.

In this episode, David shares what really happened, what he learned during the refit grind, and how he kept moving forward when the dream felt far away. If you're planning to buy a boat that “only needs a bit of work,” listen to this first!


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

📸 David Shih on Instagram

🎥 David Shih and epic boat work videos on Youtube


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47. Cold water sailing through storms, northern lights and icebergs06 Jul 202200:45:57

In this episode, we talk about some true sailing adventures in cold water locations like Norway, Iceland, the Faroes and Greenland. You’ll also hear about some pretty scary storm experiences and of course we talk about the boat that has kept the crew safe through all this. 


My guests are Josephine and Connor, who split their time working on super yachts in more tropical locations and sailing their own sailboat, an Island Packet 35. They are an adventurous couple who have made sailing the world’s oceans both their career and their lifestyle


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

📸 Adventures of Gatita on Instagram

🖥 Adventures of Gatita on Facebook

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46. Exploring East Coast USA and beyond: Lake Champlain, Maine, ICW and Bahamas29 Jun 202200:45:37

This week, we are talking all about exploring the American East Coast, and you’ll hear about Lake Champlain in Vermont and New York, sailing in Maine, going up and down the ICW and also about what it's like to spend the winter in the Bahamas. 

My guests are Gwen and Andy from Abroad Reach Travel, who planned extensively and for many years for their cruising life, and last year they became full-time cruisers.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Abroad Reach Travel website

📸 Abroad Reach Travel on Instagram

🎥 Abroad Reach Travel on Youtube

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45. Living the sailing dream: Epic destinations and cruiser misfortunes22 Jun 202200:47:57

In this episode we are going to talk about some of those epic cruising locations that many people dream about; Mexico, Central America and French Polynesia. You will also hear about some of the downsides of cruising, like running aground in El Salvador and having a dinghy stolen right off the boat - and also tips on how to avoid both of these misfortunes!


My guests are Sharon and Rico from Gypsea Travellers, who live on their CSY or Caribbean Sailing Yacht sailboat with their two adorable dogs in French Polynesia, doing both boat work and work work, as Sharon works full-time while living on a sailboat. 


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

📸 Gypsea Travellers on Instagram


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44. Circumnavigation, van life & financial freedom15 Jun 202200:51:25

This episode is a wild one — circumnavigation on a catamaran, van life from Alaska to Argentina and across Europe, exploring Mexico on a monohull and cruising the Caribbean on a trawler.

My guest is Patrick Schulte from Bumfuzzle, who has spent nearly 20 years traveling full-time with his family by land and sea. Pat also teaches stock trading — the skill that has allowed him to keep exploring long-term — so we talk about how trading works in simple terms, and how he manages it from a boat.


If you love big adventure stories or you’re curious how people actually fund this lifestyle, you’ll love this interview.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Bumfuzzle.com blog

🖥 Wanderer Financial - Listen to the episode for a discount code!

📸 Wanderer Financial on Instagram


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43. How to get started with bluewater cruising - and turn the dream into an achievement08 Jun 202200:41:15

Who doesn't want to head out there on the open ocean, cross oceans and be a real bluewater cruiser? Today's episode tells you just how to get started with that dream.


Today I’m chatting with Jeremy Wyatt from World Cruising Club, and we dive into all things bluewater cruising and how to prepare for ocean crossings. World Cruising Club is the organization that manages events like the Atlantic Rally For Cruisers, or the Caribbean 1500. I ask Jeremy about these events, how does World Cruising Club help sailors who participate in these events, and we talk a lot about how to move forward when you have a dream of crossing an ocean. 


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

❗️ Virtual Cockpit Conversations with World Cruising Club - sign up here! It's free!

🖥 World Cruising Club website

🖥 Safety Equipment List



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42. They started as beginners… Now they run sailing expeditions01 Jun 202200:44:50

In this episode, I catch up with Darren and Amanda, the very first guests I ever interviewed on episode #1. When we last spoke, they had been sailing for a little over a year and were figuring things out on their monohull.

Fast forward to today, and everything looks different: a new boat (a trimaran!), a new continent, and a brand-new sailing business taking guests on expeditions.

We talk about what they've learned, how they made the leap from cruising for fun to creating a business around it, and what life looks like when momentum takes over.

A great listen if you're dreaming about turning sailing into something bigger — or love hearing what can change in a short amount of time.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🎧 Darren and Amanda's first interview

🖥 Outer Passage website

📸 Outer Passage on Instagram





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41. Accidental liveaboards in Vancouver25 May 202200:45:50

In this episode I talk with a couple who wasn't planning on living on a boat, didn't quite even realize that was "a thing". Yet they are now on their second boat, living aboard with their two dogs in Vancouver, BC - how is that even possible!


In this episode Jaclyn and Mark from Hard Departure explain how they became accidental liveaboards in Vancouver and how they are adjusting to the lifestyle while working remotely from their boat, doing a bit of boat work here and there, and learning the ins and outs of sailing. We also talk about their experience of learning to sail on their own boat and doing a liveaboard course with a sailing school.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Hard Departure website

📸 Hard Departure on Instagram

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40. No ER out here — Medical emergencies at sea and how to be prepared18 May 202200:47:31

"There is no worse emergency room in the world than a sailboat."


A medical emergency at sea is a worst case scenario nobody wants to experience but it's also something everyone should prepare for. Do you know what are some of the most common injuries and accidents that sailors face? Or which first aid kit you should choose for your boat? This week's guest, John Taussig from Maritime Medical Guides, answers these questions and more as we dive into first aid and emergency preparedness at sea.


Maritime Medical Guides is a non-profit organization that provides a range of adventure-based, maritime-specific medical training courses to help provide the sailing community with the knowledge base and hands-on skills to lead more prepared and safer adventures.


With years of liveaboard experience, John is the perfect person to talk about all things safety at sea, and this episode is filled with practical tips.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 MaritimeMedicalGuides.org website

📸 backcountrymed on Instagram

🖥 Wilderness and Environmental Medicine wemjournal.org



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66. Sailing for a Climate-Safe Future: The Novara One Planet Project12 Apr 202300:37:09

Welcome to today's episode of the podcast, where I'm thrilled to introduce my guests Nigel and Veronica and their exciting new project, called the Novara One Planet.


In this episode, we'll be discussing their journey to support at-risk coastal communities to become climate-safe, using their sailing vessel Novara as the main platform. Nigel and Veronica have just embarked on a years-long journey from the UK to New Zealand, sailing through some of the world's most remote coastlines, including Greenland, the Canadian Arctic, and the South Pacific Islands. They are two professionals who have taken their careers in a new direction, quite literally, as they make their way back home.


So join me as we dive into their incredible journey and learn more about their inspiring project. To learn more about their project, see the links below.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Novara One Planet website

📸 Novara One Planet on Instagram

💻 Novara One Planet on Facebook


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39. Life on an electric sailboat in the UK – remote work, winter, and wanderlust11 May 202200:47:18

This week we talk all about liveaboard life at the intersection of sustainability and wanderlust. My guests, George and Sinead from Electric Vagabonds, share their story of transitioning to the liveaboard lifestyle, making the transition to an electric sailboat and off-grid life in England.


This couple is chasing the opportunity to travel the world fossil fuel free, and I ask them about their decision to go electric and what their experience has been so far. We also talk about working remotely from a sailboat, surviving winters on a sailboat in the UK and more.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

📸 Electric Vagabonds on Instagram

🖥 Plugboats.com website

🖥 Sailelectric.com website



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38. What sailing students struggle with most (and how to get ahead)04 May 202200:50:36

If you have been thinking about learning to sail by doing sailing courses, then you don’t want to miss this episode! I’m talking with someone whose business it is to help others embark on their sailing journeys, and I get to ask questions like how can I prepare for a sailing course and what most students find difficult to learn. 


My guest is Tim Geisler from Nautilus Sailing, who shares his story of how he and his wife were faced with adversity and really needed to rethink their life, and then came up with an idea of starting a different kind of sailing school. Tim is passionate about sailing and teaching, and you can hear this in his stories. We also talk about the benefits of certifications and what it's like to learn to sail on the Nautilus liveaboard courses. 


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37. A five year adventure through South American rivers27 Apr 202200:48:58

This week I’m bringing you a true adventure story and a very unique one at that! ⛵️ You will hear what it’s like to go way off the beaten path to the river systems of South America on a small and ultralight sailboat. My guest is Stephen Ladd, the author of a new book, the 5 year voyage - exploring Latin American coasts and rivers.


Stephen and his wife started their voyage in Florida, sailed down the coastal areas of Central America, and then went through the middle of South America all the way down to Buenos Aires, before they turned around for their return journey. It was quite the trip and in this interview, Stephen tells what it was like doing such an epic adventure.


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36. How to enjoy cruising the ICW & Bahamas' pros and cons20 Apr 202200:58:06

Welcome to the 100,000 downloads milestone episode! 🥳


This week we learn about cruising the Intracoastal waterway, or ICW, the inland waterway that goes from New Jersey to Florida. Specifically, we dive into why it’s not just a means to an end but actually a pretty neat way to see the US east coast. My guests are Lucy and Matt from Boat Life Academy, who have done the ICW total of 9 times! We also talk about their rocky start to the liveaboard life and how they eventually ended up loving the lifestyle so much they went from being employees to freelancers in order to keep cruising. And of course, since we are talking about the US East coast, I must find out what’s the good and the bad about the Bahamas!


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Boat Life Academy website

📸 Lucy and Matt on Instagram

🐶 Chelsea-SV Dulcinea Boat Dog on Instagram


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35. Working from a sailboat while cruising the Greek Islands13 Apr 202200:56:36

Picture a sailboat against the backdrop of the gorgeous Greek archipelago and you'll get an idea of how everyday life looks like for Emily and Adam from Two Get Lost ⛵️ They were living in the UK until one day something happened that they took as a sign that it's time to stop dreaming and just go. Adam took his job with him and Emily reinvented herself using her professional background as a teacher, and now this couple leads a very different, fulfilled life while cruising in Greece.


We talk about the costs of sailing in the Mediterranean, the logistics of working for an employer from a sailboat and many other practical aspects of the liveaboard life. Check out all the great resources Emily and Adam have created in the links below!


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Two Get Lost website

📝 How to Make Money Living on a Sailboat blog post

📸 Two Get Lost Instagram

🎥 Two Get Lost Youtube

💻 Two Get Lost Facebook


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34. The Pacific off the beaten path + essential broker questions answered06 Apr 202200:56:14

After 20+ years with the Canadian Forces, Max and Elizabeth Shaw decided to leave their military careers behind and switch things up a bit - by going cruising, of course. They left British Columbia as a family of four and returned 7 years later as a family of five with endless stories from the South Pacific. Max and Elizabeth talk about the beauty of adventuring off the beaten path in the South Pacific and Alaska, the logistics of crossing the Pacific with a 4-month old baby, and more.


Now that they have returned from their Pacific adventure they continue to live aboard their Stevens 47 sailboat in BC and Max has taken up a new career as a broker, using his cruising and liveaboard experience to help others find the right vessel for their adventures. Of course I had to ask Max about the boat shopping process, what happens behind the scenes when there are multiple offers and how much below asking price should offers be in today's sailboat market.



Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 SV Fluenta blog about the Pacific adventure

📸 Fluenta Sailing on Instagram

📧 Get in touch with Max: max (@) yachtsaleswest.com

📢 My previous interview with a surveyor Sarah White


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33. Five year circumnavigation and cruising life in the Bahamas30 Mar 202200:54:52

Who hasn't dreamt about sailing around the world at some point in time? My guest, Amy Alton from Out Chasing Stars followed that dream and made it a plan, and circumnavigated over 5 years. Amy has also spent a good amount of time in the Bahamas, and we talk about some of the practical aspects of sailing in the Bahamas, like provisioning, Internet and finding shelter.


In addition to being a cruiser, Amy is also an author and she writes for sailing magazines as well as a series of romance novels. And where does she get the inspiration for her travel themed novels? From the cruising life, of course!



Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Out Chasing Stars website

📚 Amys books on LizAlden.com

🎥 Out Chasing Stars on Youtube

📸 Out Chasing Stars on Instagram



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32. What you need to know about sailboat insurance23 Mar 202201:08:56

This week it’s time for a deep dive into all things insurance. This episode will cover a high-level overview of the current insurance market, what exactly do insurance companies require from first time boat owners and how do we make ourselves and our boats more insurable. 


My guest is John Neal from Mahina Offshore Services, and he reached out to a number of insurance companies in different countries with a list of questions we put together, so the answers are coming straight from the insurance companies. And of course, since John is a boat consultant, we do talk about buying a sailboat and what we should look out for to make sure we don’t buy a boat that turns out to be uninsurable. John also gives some advice on how to find a boat in this challenging market, and why we should consider insurance implications before we seal the deal on a boat. 


Resources mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Mahina Offshore Services website

📕 John's FREE e-book Selecting & Purchasing an Ocean Cruising Boat

📕 John's course book Offshore Cruising Companion

📕 Bargain boats and budget cruising by Todd Duff

🌊 Offshore sailing expeditions with Mahina Expeditions

📸 Mahina Offshore Services on Instagram

 



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31. Liveaboard life in California in all its glory and frustration16 Mar 202200:52:51

Living on a sailboat under the California sun with a comfortable climate and amazing islands to explore nearby sounds phenomenal, and my guests Marissa and Chris from Sailing Avocet admit that the liveaboard life in California is indeed pretty darn nice. However, there are inherent frustrations that come with this lifestyle no matter how nice the setting is, and of course I ask Marissa and Chris to share some of the downsides, too.


This episode has great tips for anyone considering the liveaboard life, especially in a marina, and we talk all about practical matters like costs and quality of marina facilities, how much boat work is too much to do in your slip and more.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Sailing Avocet website

📸 SV Avocet on Instagram

🎥 Sailing Avocet on Youtube

🖥 Sailing Avocet on Facebook 



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30. Hawaii as a liveaboard destination - a paradise has its challenges!09 Mar 202200:32:21

This week we go to Hawaii, to see what the liveaboard life is like in a place that many think as paradise - turns out, living on a sailboat in Hawaii is not as dreamy as you might think! Larissa and Tim from Sailboat Kolea are two adventurous free spirits, who sail the islands of Hawaii with their two ducks, and in this episode they share their experiences with all the ups and downs that comes with living in a paradise (on a sailboat ⛵️)


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📸 Larissa on Instagram

 🎥 Sailboat Kolea on Youtube



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65. Exploring America's Waterways: Insider Tips and Tricks on the Great Loop05 Apr 202300:38:52

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast, where we're taking a trip to the United States and exploring the Eastern coast in a big loop.


Joining me today is Deb Reimer, who, along with her husband, embarked on a one-year, 6,000-mile journey around the Great Loop after 20 years of coastal cruising in the Great Lakes.


The Great Loop is a continuous waterway that includes the Atlantic, Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, the Great Lakes, Canadian Heritage Canals, and the inland rivers of America's heartland. In this episode, we'll be discussing Deb's amazing journey and sharing some general tips for anyone looking to embark on the Great Loop adventure.


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29. No excuse for a boring life: Circumnavigation after retirement02 Mar 202200:41:59

How did a three-year sailing trip turn into a 12-year circumnavigation? David Haigh left on his sailing trip after retiring from his job at a university, and sailed around the world and in some unusual places like the great European rivers, and to St Petersburg in Russia - and by the way there's a cautionary tale attached to this story! David shares great advice about choosing crew onboard and he talks about the importance of understanding that the cruising lifestyle is not just about sailing, it's most importantly about adventure.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🎧 Interview with Lin Pardey on the Liveaboard Sailing Podcast



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28. Intentional preparation: testing the cruising lifestyle before committing23 Feb 202200:49:50

Wouldn't it be wise and fun to learn the cruising lifestyle before you spend a very large sum of money on your own boat? This is exactly what Sarah Fingarson and Andrew Hosford did. In this interview, they share their approach to the liveaboard life, and what they have learned so far - and what they'll look out for in their own boat. You'll also learn what got this young photographer couple (and their dog!) into pursuing the cruising lifestyle in the first place.



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🖥 Sarah on Instagram as @sarah_fingarson

📸 Andrew on Instagram as @twinlagoonmedia



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27. Sailing Totem: Boat shopping mistakes to avoid and advice for a happy life onboard 16 Feb 202200:44:25

After well over a decade of sailing, what are the highlights of the cruising life? What is Mexico like as a liveaboard destination? What are some of the common boat shopping mistakes to avoid? I had A LOT of questions for Behan and Jamie from Sailing Totem, and they had all the answers. One of their key messages is that the sailing dream is achievable, and thankfully Behan and Jamie are here to tell you how to get started.


And by the way, if you hear some cat meowing and background noise during this episode, it's the foster kittens Behan and Jamie were looking after! Because of course this amazing couple also helps out little animals in need ❤️


To learn more about Behan and Jamie's journey, and their coaching service designed to help sailors before and during cruising, check out the links below:


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🖥 Sailing Totem website sailingtotem.com

📸 Sailing Totem on Instagram


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26. Sailing Australia, the Kimberley, and Indonesia while learning on the go09 Feb 202200:35:01

This week I’ll take you to Australia, to hear about the liveaboard life on a small catamaran, starting with absolutely no sailing experience and learning on the go. 

My guests are Kyle and Hayley from Sailing Eden, and you might know them as the brains and creative minds behind the Wholesome Sailors community. We had a lovely chat about what drew this couple to a life on the ocean, what they do for a living and we talk about what it means to live consciously as a liveaboard sailor.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥The Wholesome Sailors website thewholesomesailors.co

📸The Wholesome Sailors on Instagram


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25. Three generations chasing offshore sailing dreams and faraway destinations 02 Feb 202200:49:57

Three generations, two boats and one dream - now this is a winning combination! This is the approach the crew of Cruising Meraki has taken to the liveaboard life, and their crew consists of two kids, two adults and two older adults, also known as the grandparents. This adventurous group started their adventure from Victoria, BC and is making their way south to warmer waters and new adventures. What is it like to cruise as a family, on one boat or two? Whose idea was this, anyway? Listen to this episode to hear how this dream developed and how the adventure is going.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥Cruising Meraki website cruisingmeraki.com

📸 Cruising Meraki Instagram @cruisingmeraki

🎥 Cruising Merakin on Youtube


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24. First-time buyers in the Caribbean: lessons they learned the hard way08 Dec 202100:52:18

Boat shopping in the Caribbean sounds like a dream but as today's episode will reveal, it's not exactly straight-forward. My guests, Brioni and Iain from Red Seas, share their wild adventure of hunting for the perfect boat, with plenty of tips and advice. We also talk about how they got involved with Watts on Water and participated in disaster relief after the volcano eruption in St Vincent and the Grenadines.


This episode is full of laughter and deep conversations, and it ends with an invitation from Brioni and Iain for YOU to join them in getting a taste of the cruiser experience. If you have plans to learn more about the liveaboard lifestyle in, listen to this episode and check out the links below.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

❗️ Cruiser Experience with Brioni and Iain (use code LSP for 10% off for trips in 2022)❗️

🖥Red Seas Patreon: www.patreon.com/redseas

🖥Red Seas Website: www.red-seas.com

🎥Red Seas on YouTube: www.youtube.com/redseas

📸Red Seas on Instagram

❗️Watts on Water: www.wattsonwater.org ❗️


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23. Buying a sailboat in Mexico — and the reality of the refit01 Dec 202100:52:49

Buying a sailboat far from home is something that many of us may have considered, especially if the goal is to start sailing somewhere different or if there are more sailboats with better price points elsewhere.


Today's guests, Patricia and David from Sailing Milagros, are from Switzerland and they went all the way to Mexico to buy their sailboat. They are now in the middle of refitting the boat and getting her ready for sailing adventures. Patricia and David share some of the challenges they faced, and mention a few things to consider when buying a sailboat in Mexico, or anywhere far away from home. They also share a scary but educational story about sailing in the Sea of Cortez at night and what kind of problems sailors there can run into.


Follow Sailing Milagros ⬇️ 

🖥 Website with extensive refitting documentation: milagros.ch

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22. Living life to the fullest as liveaboards25 Nov 202100:41:49

This week I will take you to the Pacific Northwest, to chat with a couple who has tried a few forms of non-conventional living and of course now they live on their sailboat.

My guests are Danielle and Ryan from SV Bangarang, a professional couple who share their story of why they want to live their lives to the fullest, with their little 4 year old. We talk about working from a sailboat and what Danielle and Ryan find challenging in this lifestyle. There’s also a story about finding a free sailboat online, so we definitely cover a few topics on this episode..! 


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64. Real thoughts about cruising after one year 22 Mar 202300:45:27

This week we’re doing things a little differently, the main difference being that you won’t hear me in this episode! I asked previous guests, Jack and Sonya, from Two the Horizon to send us a bit of a real-life update as they approach their one-year anniversary of being on the move. In their first year of cruising, they left California, went up to Canada and then south to Mexico on their Passport 42. 


In the first episode I did with Sonya and Jack you learned that they had lived aboard in the San Francisco Bay area for many years and operated their own boat detailing business. In this episode, Sonya and Jack flow freely from one topic to another as they look back at their first year of cruising. They talk about some of the surprises they found out about Mexico, and they share some good tips on boat maintenance while on the go. There's also an insightful look at social media as cruisers. Also heads up for anyone interested in electric sailboats, listen to the end to hear Sonya and Jack's update.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

🖥 Two the Horizon on Patreon

📸 Two the Horizon on Instagram

🎥 Two the Horizon Sailing on Youtube


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21. Search and Rescue at sea — real mistakes, real advice17 Nov 202100:33:28

❗️Expert interview! ❗️Today we dive into the world of search and rescue with Royal Canadian Marine Search And Rescue (RCMSAR), a not-for-profit, volunteer-based organization that operates along the coast of British Columbia and in-land waters.


My guest is Simon Pearce, who has volunteered with RCMSAR for 20 years and he happens to be a liveaboard sailor himself. Simon and I talk about common boating mistakes, how to avoid getting into trouble in the first place, and also what to do if you need help.


This episode is packed with practical advice about safety on the water and great tips for life on the ocean, no matter where your cruising waters are. Don't miss this episode - it just might make you a better sailor!


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

📸 RCMSAR on Instagram

🖥 Visit rcmsar.com to learn more about their work, locations, ways to support or volunteering


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20. Crossing the Pacific — then raising twins aboard in Mexico10 Nov 202100:44:26

This episode is all about sailing in the Pacific and liveaboard life in Mexico ☀️My guests are Sarah and Will Curry, who have a lot of experience in sailing the Pacific Ocean, from the Pacific Northwest to Mexico and the Pacific Islands all the way to Australia. We also talk about what's the process like for selling a boat in Australia and how Sarah and Will ended up becoming liveaboards in Mexico after completing their original goal, crossing the Pacific.


Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 

📸 Hydrovane on Instagram

🖥 svkaiquest.com

🖥 hydrovane.com


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19. The risks and rewards of raising a family on a boat 03 Nov 202100:47:53

What is it like to live on a sailboat and raise a family? Not just for a few years, but for over a decade. And not just one or two kids, but five. If you think this set up might result to some interesting stories, you would be right! 


Today’s guest, Tanya Hackney, has written a book that is full of stories that give a good look at an adventurous life onboard. In this episode we talk about some of those stories and Tanya shares how she and her husband Jay made their sailing dream happen. The book is called “Leaving the Safe Harbor: The Risks and Rewards of Raising a Family on a Boat” and having had the pleasure to read it, I truly recommend it for anyone interested in this lifestyle, whether you have kids or not. 


📖 Tanya's book is available on Amazon in paperback and e-book!


How to follow Tanya and Take Two crew ⬇️ 

📸 Take Two Sailing on Instagram

👩‍💻 Take Two Sailing on Facebook

🖥 TakeTwoSailing.com

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18. How to take a career break and go on a family sailing adventure27 Oct 202100:33:00

While many of us dream of setting sail with no end date in mind, it's probably more common (and more realistic!) to plan for a shorter sailing adventure.


My guest this week is Julie Height who put her work as a lawyer aside for two years and during that time she, her husband and their two boys explore all that their home country Australia has to offer. Julie and I talk about how they made this happen with busy careers, school, hobbies and a pandemic, and why this family of four wanted a change from normal life. 


How to follow Julie and her family's adventure ⬇️ 

📸 Allusive Sailing Adventures on Instagram


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17. Holding on to liveaboard life even when everything changed20 Oct 202100:44:37

Growing up on the water gave Kayleen VanderRee an early connection to sailing but choosing it as a long-term way of life required intention, adaptation, and resilience.

In this episode, Kayleen shares how she moved from boat to boat with purpose, eventually choosing a Tartan 42 that could support both her cruising ambitions and a very different reality than she had originally planned for. After a major life-changing event, she and her partner, Tyler, had to rethink what life aboard would look like and how to make it work.


We also talk about changing careers to support a travelling lifestyle, making liveaboard life sustainable in the long term, and the practical considerations that come with committing to life at sea. This is an honest, thoughtful conversation full of perspective and useful insight for anyone considering the liveaboard path — especially when life doesn’t unfold as expected.


How to follow Kayleen & Tyler ⬇️ 

🎥 All About Spray on Youtube

📸 From Snow to Sail on Instagram (Kayleen's account)

📸 All About Spray on Instagram

📸 Tyler Turner on Instagram


Resources mentioned in this episode ⬇️

Nigel Calder's Boatowner's Mechanical and Electrical Manual: How to Maintain, Repair, and Improve Your Boat's Essential Systems


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16. A boat-buying cautionary tale in California (and how it all worked out in the end)13 Oct 202100:58:02

❗️Attention all boat shoppers! ❗️In this episode I chat with Sonya and Jack from Two the Horizon. In addition to a boat shopping misadventure and cautionary tale, this lovely couple shares their story of becoming liveaboards and business owners in sunny California ☀️We also talk about what it means to be environmentally friendly and do our part to fight climate change 🌿


How to follow Two the Horizon ⬇️ 

🎥 Two The Horizon on Youtube

📸 Two The Horizon on Instagram

🖥 Twothehorizon.com

🐱 Fathom the boat cat on Instagram


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