In this episode, we interview Harriett and TL Linskey who run a non-profit that brings books to schools and students in the Caribbean. They cruise through the islands yearly on their 46 ft. catamaran and during the interview Harriett shares stories from their cruising history that goes back to the 1980's when they cruised their self-built Bristol C…

In this episode, we interview Ruth and Garrett from the Salt and Tar YouTube channel where they have spent the last three years building a traditional 35 foot gaff rigged ketch. Brandy is growing her fitness and nutrition business. We are working on a new website but if you are interested in a great program for eating better and staying in shape co…

In this episode, we interview Sarah Steenland, The Cruising Cartoonist and her kids as they cruise Southeast Asia. We have some more sailing / cruising news and our featured product will help make sure you never have to worry about expired signal flares. Intro Chat We have we been? Last show was after hurricane Irma last September. As much as we wa…

In this episode we talk about our experience during hurricane Irma. The remnants of the eye went right over our house around 2:30am on 9/11/17. The British Virgin Islands were hit hard by the hurricane and they need your help. We donated to a fund started by Scott and Brittney Meyers from the Windtraveler blog. Every dollar raised goes to help the …

In this episode, we cover our week long trip sailing the middle Florida Keys from Marathon to the Content Keys. We have some more sailing / cruising news and our featured product will help you deal with smells from the head. Intro Chat We had such great plans to get some more shows out this summer, but work and other responsibilities continue to ea…

In this episode, we get back on the air and talk about our extended honeymoon over the last five months. We have some more adventure sailing news and our featured product is a new marine sealant that will save you money. Intro Chat We are back after getting married and buying a new house. Life is starting to settle back down so we will be more cons…

In this episode, we feature our trip to the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD. We have some more adventure sailing news and our products of the week will help you keep your boat fresh and mold free. Intro Chat We are back after an extended break from doing the podcast. We have been very busy with work, travel and a couple big life events. After we …

In this episode, we feature part two of our interview with the Radonic Family and discuss their move from trailer sailing to offshore cruising. We have some more unusual sailing news and our products of the week will provide comfortable seating on and off the boat. Intro Chat We experienced some engine trouble on our Labor Day weekend trip to the H…

In this episode, we feature part one of our interview with the Radonic Family about their extensive trailer sailer cruising. We have some more unusual sailing news and our product of the week will help you battle bugs. Intro Chat We have been on shore the last few weekends, but had some fun meeting up with our local listeners and newly ASA101 certi…

In this episode, we feature part two of our interview with Jamie Furlong and Liz Cleere from the followtheboat YouTube sailing channel about the extensive refit of their Oyster 435 sailboat in Thailand. Intro Chat We had a great time hanging out in Nashville and listening to great music on Broadway every night. We even had time to check out Percy P…

In this episode, we talk with Jamie Furlong and Liz Cleere from the followtheboat YouTube sailing channel. We feature some sailing news and our product of the week is a small portable emergency jump battery pack. Intro Chat We had a great trip to Silver Glen Springs. We launched in Astor, FL and went down the St. Johns river about 30min to get to t…

In this episode, we catch up with Will and Cat from Monday Never to get their perspective after the first nine months of cruising. Keep up with all their adventures on their site at MondayNever.com Please support the creation of their travel videos here See Cat catch her biggest fish here Small Sailboat called "Don't Panic" rescued in the UK Sailin…

In this episode, we review our recent sailing trip over 4th of July weekend cruising around Biscayne bay in Miami. Intro News We released new YouTube videos! We have a video of how we have our boat setup form cruising showing the interior and exterior setup. We also have the first video produced by Brandy! She released a video of our trip cruising …

In this episode, we celebrate fathers day with the man who taught Steve to sail. His father, Mike Payment. Intro News We are back from vacation! We had a great cruise on the worlds largest cruise ship, The Oasis of the Seas. It definitely fueled our cruising dreams as we toured great the great ports of Nassau, St. Thomas, and St. Marteen. St. Marte…

In this episode, we feature Part 2 of our interview with Neil Hawkesford from The Gleda Project about building his Wharram 38 catamaran and beginning his cruising life. We have some sailing news. And our featured product will keep your boat fenders looking sharp. Intro News We talk about our weekend on the beach at Palm Island Resort. If you enjoy …

In this episode, we talk with Neil Hawkesford from The GledaProject about building his Wharram 38 catamaran and beginning hiscruising life. We have some sailing news. And ourfeatured product will help you remove that corrosive salt residuefrom your boat and trailer. Intro News We had a great weekend at the Tortuga MusicFestival on Ft. Lauderdale Be…

In this episode, we cover our weekend cruising in the Sebastian, Florida area for Brandy's birthday and our engagement! We cover the sailing news and our product of the week is a great adjustable bungee with lots of great uses while cruising. Intro News We got engaged during our trip cruising Sebastian, Florida! Keep an eye on our YouTube channel.f…

In this episode, we feature part two of our interview with Amy and David Alton from the Out Chasing Stars blog about equipping their new Foutaine Pajot Helia 44 Catamaran and boat and health insurance while cruising. Intro News We talk about our spring boat cleaning. Lots of polishing and waxing. See a couple of our favorite products below. Listene…

In this episode, we feature part one of our interview with Amy and David Alton from the Out Chasing Stars blog about their decision to go cruising and the purchase of a new Foutaine Pajot Helia 44 Catamaran. Intro News We released new YouTube videos! Miami Strictly Sail Show Part 2, Hunter 50 Boat Tour, Mantus Anchors Product Overview Check out som…

In this episode, we talk about cruising the St. Petersburg Beach, Florida area. We also talk about the Everglades Challenge small sailboat and paddle adventure race and we cover our decision to buy a modern design anchor. Intro News We spent the weekend Truck Tenting at Daytona Bike Week motorcycle rally. See our Truck Tentin' video here. We visite…

In this episode, we give a virtual tour of the 2016 Miami Strictly Sail Show as we dream about our future cruising boat. We also visit some of the vendors to help you spend your 2016 outfitting budget. Intro News Check out our three TSR YouTube videos from the Miami Strictly Sail Show covering the boats and vendors we saw at the show. We will relea…

In this episode, we feature part two of our interview with Deb and TJ Akey from The Retirement Project blog where we discuss the difficult process they went through of buying and refitting their cruising boat which they detailed in their book, How Not to Buy a Cruising Boat. Intro Chat Notes Things to do over the winter months to improve your saili…

In this episode of The Sailing Rode Podcast, we feature part one of our interview with Deb and TJ Akey from The Retirement Project blog about their cruising experience and their book, How Not to Buy a Cruising Boat. You can also listen to the show by searching for The Sailing Rode on iTunes Podcasts or at the following links: iPhone iTunes link And…

It's the Christmas Special of The Sailing Rode Podcast and our gift to you is a collection of Christmas sailing stories. You can also listen to the show by searching for The Sailing Rode on iTunes Podcasts or at the following links: iPhone iTunes link Android Stitcher link Intro Chat Check out our Facebook page for pictures of us and the boat in th…

Show Notes In this episode of The Sailing Rode Podcast we talk with Mike and Rebecca Sweeney about their transition from a catamaran to a monohull. Interview Check out their cruising blog with over 2000 posts! http://www.zerotocruising.com/ Buy their previous cruising PDQ 32 catamaran - ZTC is for Sale! http://www.zerotocruising.com/pdq-32-for-sale…

Show Notes In this Episode of the podcast, we are helping you prep for the holidays with our Holiday Sailing Gift Guide, whether you are looking for a gift to buy a cruising sailor or ideas to give your significant other to buy for you, we have you covered. Intro Chat Help us add to our holiday sailing gift guide throughout the holiday season. If y…

Show Notes In this Episode of the podcast, we feature Part 2 of our interview Ken & Carol Gillstrom from Voyageur Sailing Adventures. We talk about their adventure sail training programs and some of their personal cruising experiences including a harrowing story about losing their rudder hundreds of miles offshore.. We cover the sailing news and ou…

The Sailing Rode 009 - Ken & Carol Gillstrom - Voyageur Sailing - Part 1 Show Notes In this Episode of the podcast, we feature the fist part of our interview Ken & Carol Gillstrom from Voyageur Sailing. We talk about their 14 year plan to build a boat and sail away. We cover the sailing news and our product of the week is a clip that allows you to …

In this Episode of the podcast we interview Will & Cat Marks from MondayNever.com about the break they are taking early in their careers to go on an extended cruise in the Caribbean. We cover the sailing news and our product of the week is a great waterproof bluetooth speaker. Interview Check out Will & Cat's blog at MondayNever.com to see their bo…

In this episode, we review our six night trip cruising the Key Largo and Islamorada area of the Florida Keys. We cover some sailing news and our product of the week is a great dinghy that costs less than $200! ** Video of the Trip will be posted next week - ran out of time to edit it before our trip this weekend** Trailer Parking near Islamorada - …

In this episode we interview Jeff Grossman and Jean Levine from Two Can Sail couples sailing seminars. Jeff and Jean have a great program to help cruisers at any point during the preparation to go cruising. Take a look at their Five Step Plan to Your Sailing Dreams. They offer a great couples cruising seminar that is offered at boat shows around th…

In this episode, our featured topic is cruising the Exumas Bahamas. We cover some sailing news and our featured product is a great beach towel for the boat. We also talk about our recent camping trip. Truck Tentn' in our custom air conditioned pickup truck tent. Here is the video: https://youtu.be/2DAC0oIkEvw You would be surprised at how similar R…

In episode 004, our featured topic is Battling Bugs while Cruising. We discuss strategies to deal with insects on you and on your boat. For details on our sailing trip to Caladesi Island / Clearwater Florida area, go to this post to see our trip notes and videos. Featured Topic Notes - Battling Bugs while Cruising Our No-See-Um bug formula 50% Skin…

On episode three of The Sailing Rode Podcast: Our featured topic is trailer sailors. We review the two boats we have owned the 1985 MacGregor 25 and the 2010 MacGregor 26M. Pictures of the boats can be on our boat page. We discuss the pros and cons of trailer sailor vs. a slip based boat Sailing News: Star Clippers cruises building worlds largest s…

On this episode of The Sailing Rode Podcast our featured topic is our recent weekend trip sailing the Ponce Inlet area of Florida. For all the details and links to places mentioned in the show, go to our blog post on the Ponce Inlet Sailing Trip. We talk about a few upcoming boat projects. We need to address water leaking through areas of the back …

Our first episode of The Sailing Rode Podcast!! On this episode we introduce the TSR Crew, Steve & Brandy. We talk about our sailing history, our boats, and a little about our plans to learn while we cruise around Florida and eventually buy an offshore cruiser for faraway adventures. We are new to podcasting, so bear with us as we learn and work to…