Greetings internet user! This podcast is an excuse to pick the brains of seasoned sailors and an attempt to distill the experience of others for the benefit of you the listener, as well as my own. I’m interested in talking to sailors about their motivations, their techniques and experiences, and their reasons for spending time on the water. I hope you’ll check it out and enjoy!
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≈Announcements, Announcements≈
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Stay safe and healthy everyone!Von The Bonnie Boat
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Ben and Teresa Carey of Morse Alpha Expeditions have been professional sailors and educators for their entire adult lives. From schooners and open boats in Maine, to singlehanding their respective boats up and down the East Coast, to their current business of coastal and offshore sail training, Teresa and Ben have varied and deep sailing experience…
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An abyssal journey through inner space.Von The Bonnie Boat
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A retrospective of the past year's interviews.Von The Bonnie Boat
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John Herlig fixed up his 50 year old Rawson 30 “Ave Del Mar” and took her sailing down the ICW, across to the Bahamas, and then off the beaten path a bit, visiting Haiti and Jamaica before returning to Florida. We speak about his thoughts on John Vigor’s “black box” of seamanship theory, nautical superstitions and the allure of travel. John had a p…
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Sean D'Epagnier has been sailing the world aboard his engine-less Bristol 27 "Alexandra" for the 8 years. Heading west from California and Mexico, he crossed the Pacific, the Indian, and the Atlantic Oceans with many fabled landfalls along the way. He is also the creator of Pypilot- an open source marine autopilot designed to make autopilots more a…
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≈Sailing with the Litzenbergers≈
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Breena and Spencer Litzenberger have been sailing on both coasts for the past 6 or 7 years aboard a number of different boats- they’ve sailed in the pacific northwest aboard a plywood trimaran, through the Bahamas aboard a few different vessels, and up from Gueatemala to Florida aboard an old steel Bruce Roberts Spray. They also host a hilarious po…
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Today's episode features Jeffery and Margaret of the Tayana 37 “Bear.” I met Jeffery while we were both crewing, on separate boats, in the Caribbean 1500 in 2016. He and Margaret have been cruising New England during the summers and this past year took off from the Chesapeake offshore to the Virgin Islands. They share their experience in getting th…
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Jason Jernigan recently completed a loop of the Delmarva peninsula aboard his Alberg 30 as a shakedown in preparation for an upcoming global circumnavigation. We discuss his approach for sailing solo, the preparations he is making to the boat and his gear, and he offers insight and reflections on his sailing experiences past and present. Jason can …
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No interview today, just some reflections on an interesting character observed on the water and a quick retrospection on the past year of podcasts.Von The Bonnie Boat
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≈Shooting the Breeze≈
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Jeffrey Wettig is the host of the "Shooting the Breeze" sailing podcast. Jeffrey is one of the original sailing podcasters, and is all-round interesting guy. We talk about some of his sailing adventures on Chesapeake Bay, some lessons he’s learned through owning a number of different boats, our thoughts on the future of the used sailboat market, an…
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≈Sailing Millennial Falcon≈
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Khiara and Adam are sailing the Caribbean aboard their Tayana 42 the "Millennial Falcon." They sailed from the West Coast of Florida island, hopping down to Grenada in their first season, and I spoke to them while they were at anchor in St Martin. We talk about their boat buying process, some of the challenges they’ve faced, and the lure of living …
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≈Bluewater on a Budget≈
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James Elfers is a yacht surveyor, buyer's broker, and the author of "Bluewater Sailing on a Budget." Jim talks with me about insights he's gained through his work as a delivery captain, his experience overseas during the heyday of Taiwanese boatbuilding, and his goal of helping sailors navigate the boat-buying process. We dig into pitfalls to watch…
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≈Fishing for Sailors≈
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Jared Lawson was the best man at my wedding, is my partner in aquaculture, my long-time musical compatriot, and for purposes of this podcast, a meticulous and enthusiastic fisherman. We talk about fishing Chesapeake Bay, some thoughts for fishing along the ICW, bait and rigging styles, as well as techniques for cleaning fish. Jared shares advice fo…
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Jason Clark and Kirsten Austin are a couple of adventurous Mainers who have been sailing the East Coast since 2013. We talk about crossing to the Bahamas, serial boat ownership, the proper way to prepare lobster, and the inevitable headaches associated with marine toilets. We also shared some good laughs with good friends. Enjoy the episode and Hap…
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≈(South) East to the Islands!≈
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No interview today- some reflections on crewing in the Caribbean 1500 in 2016 and an inappropriate Christmas tune at the end.Von The Bonnie Boat
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Fiona McGlynn and Robin Urquhart are the editors of Waterborne, an online magazine featuring millennial voices in sailing. They sailed their Dufour 35 “MonArk” from Vancouver, BC, across the Pacific to Australia, via Mexico, the Marquesas, and Tuamotus, to name a few. They share their thoughts on sailboat arbitrage, the dangers of sleep deprivation…
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Debbie and Brian have voyaged aboard their 30ft Allied Seawind since 2014, crossing the Atlantic 4 times and sailing down the coast of South America through Brazil and Uruguay. They talk about the gear they installed and modifications they made during a major refit, the challenges and rewards of travelling under sail, and they speak eloquently and …
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Clay and Ally sailed their Catalina 27 “Soultide” down the ICW from Virginia to the Florida Keys. They have an inspiring story and relate some funny anecdotes about their days living aboard. We reminisce about meeting down in Key Largo, dodging mosquitos, running from the cold, learning how to work on engines, and the adjustment back to living asho…
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Emily Greenberg has single-handed her Pearson Ariel down the East Coast- from Lake Champlain, through the Hudson River, down the Jersey Coast and Chesapeake Bay, and into the ICW to Florida. We talk about preparing small boats for long-term sailing, her formative sailing experience on an offshore delivery, the satisfaction of working on your own bo…
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Interview time! Bryan Rolfe is sailing his 27 foot Albin Vega across the Carribean, bound for Panama, the Pacific Ocean, Polynesia, and ultimately a circumnavigation. We talk about life aboard a small boat, new-old ways of getting weather information offshore, preparing a boat for oceans, the sobering reality of coral reefs today, and much more! Br…
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Quick update on where the podcast is headed and some music.Von The Bonnie Boat
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Ryan and I reflect on the ups and downs of returning to shore-side life, our last days on the boat, and lessons learned from 6 months underway aboard a small sailboat. We talk about facing fears and anxiety, our final sail up the Chesapeake Bay and getting our mojo back.Von The Bonnie Boat
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Ryan takes the mic! Preparing food aboard "Firefly," dinghy adventures, hard dinghys vs inflatable, and anecdotes and reflections on our Northbound trip up the ICW.Von The Bonnie Boat
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Exploring the Florida Keys, meeting interesting characters, beers of the ICW, and Land-sickness x 2!Von The Bonnie Boat
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Clear water and easy sailing on Biscayne Bay! Palm trees and mosquitoes in the Florida Keys. A soliloquy on all things anchoring- anchorage hi-jinks, anchoring etiquette, anchoring politics in Florida, and dragging anchor in high winds.Von The Bonnie Boat
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Hey Folks, no new episode this week. I'll be back next week and publishing bi-weekly after that. Thanks!Von The Bonnie Boat
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Our crossing strategy, what went wrong, what we would do differently, and reflections on sailing.Von The Bonnie Boat
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Bridge-hell, catching some fish, meeting new friends, and celebrating Ryan's birthday in Ft. Lauderdale.Von The Bonnie Boat
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Daily rituals, wildlife of the ICW, interesting nav aids, motorsailing, and running aground!Von The Bonnie Boat
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Georgia, Sailors, and the Fuzz
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Meeting a sailing hero, fog on St. Andrew's Sound, a rough night on anchor, good times in St. Augustine, and being accosted by US Customs and Border Patrol!Von The Bonnie Boat
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Type-A personalities afloat, approaching Charleston by water, Ryan and Chris reminisce, meeting great people, and being insulated from the "real" world.Von The Bonnie Boat
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A Baptism on the shores of Snow's Cut, rescuing a hapless canoeist, tidal currents, and our anchoring set up.Von The Bonnie Boat
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Setting up "Firefly's" solar system, composting heads, a neighboring boat drags into us, and sailboats as the original solar powered vehicles.Von The Bonnie Boat
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Ignoring the hype, hanging out in Oriental, navigating "Firefly," and rowing about singing sea shantys.Von The Bonnie Boat
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Navigation errors and the wrong way to re-fuel underway. Perfect Chesapeake Fall days, the industrial beauty of Hampton Roads, the Dismal Swamp Canal, and the measured pace of travel by boat.Von The Bonnie Boat
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Outbound! Down the Chesapeake Bay
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Learning how to heave-to while reefing the main, dolphins on our bow, hit 8.3 knots while surfing downwind, attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion.Von The Bonnie Boat
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Building a plywood dinghy, the real challenge of setting off to go sailing, sweating out Hurricane Joaquin, and getting ready to shove off!Von The Bonnie Boat
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After a two year refit, "Firefly" swims again! Some thoughts on nautical traditions, fun times learning how to dock, and sea poetry?Von The Bonnie Boat
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#1- Lessons learned from a two-year refit, and an intro to the podcast.Von The Bonnie Boat
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