We have owner round tables discussing everything it takes to live aboard the World's Best Liveaboard. Topics include handling emergencies at sea, offshore communication, boat insurance, buying used vs. new boats, and many other items. Listen and learn from real cruisers, living the dream, sailing worldwide.
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Making boat life better, 5-10 minutes at a time. The Boat Galley Podcast contains quick bits of actionable information to help you learn all about boat life and going cruising.
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A sporadic report from aboard the sailing catamaran Dos Gatos -- somewhere in the Pacific. Talk about island destinations, cruising, and scuba diving.
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A narrowboat-based audio journal on canal life, living aboard, the elements, and the night. Perfect late-night listening for dreamers, insomniacs, night owls, nocturnalists, drifters, and nomads. For lovers Fagen's 'Nightfly', Auden's 'Night Mail', Hopper's 'Nighthawks' and the 'drifting sea-dark streets' of Dylan Thomas. For all those who used to listen to the transistor under your pillow, love the sound of distant trains and rain against the windowpanes, canals and drover's tracks, lost mu ...
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The Salty Podcast shares real sailing stories and adventures — expert tips, ocean crossings, storm tales, heartwarming stories, and the quirks of life at sea. Each week, Cap’n Tinsley brings you voices from the water: sailors who’ve crossed oceans, lived aboard, and chased horizons. Join The Salty Podcast each week for adventures in storm survival, cruising life, and the joy of sailing. No fluff — just salty conversations, heartfelt moments, and lessons from sailors worldwide. Salty Abandon ...
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A Salty Gent hooks up with an entertaining Siren and together they explore liveaboard life!
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Scuba.Digital, the #1 Online Dive Show, is now on air too. Our topics are all about diving, snorkelling, free diving, dive resorts, liveaboards, and more.
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Welcome to Covert Castaway, our fully uncut experience meeting new people and sailing as liveaboard sailing cruisers on our performance catamaran SV AWEN, our Outremer 52. Join us as we meet wonderful new people in this lifestyle. ⭐️Check out our channel on YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SailingAWEN/
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Join us as we learn to sail, liveaboard, cook, work, and go to school on our Catalina 34. Three guys in a tiny space but there is room for you. Novice sailing and cruising with all of the learnings and laughs from the adventures and misadventures of Chris, Ryan, and Liam.
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Join us as we explore culture, community and sailing while we get our bearings in the Salish Sea. Our hope is to create a platform to share stories, discuss ideas and examine different perspectives to a unique set of challenges not experienced on land. Our focus is on you, the everyday sailor, as you navigate setbacks and triumphs on your own personal journey.
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This is the story of a girl, a boy, their pup and the places that their little two door Jeep takes them in this big world. Come along for the ride.
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Whether you explore the oceans as a snorkeler, scuba diver, freediver or tech diver, Dive In has something for you. It's filled with diving news, feature interviews with guests from around the world, interesting dive topics, ocean advocacy and more. The podcast is a light-hearted show hosted by avid divers that examines issues relevant to divers and the oceans. Guests on our show have included talented local uw photographers, record breaking freedivers, world-renown cave explorers, internati ...
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The Scuba GOAT Podcast delivers unfiltered insights into the world of scuba diving, marine conservation, and underwater exploration. Host Matt Waters, a seasoned dive professional and founder of Nomadic Scuba, brings you deep dives with marine scientists, conservation leaders, dive industry pioneers, and underwater photographers from across the globe. Discover exceptional dive destinations and meet the passionate operators who make underwater adventures possible. From marine biology discover ...
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Salty Podcast #72 ⛵️ "Sailing Equals Freedom" with @ShipwreckSurvivor
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1:08:31Send us a text Some audio issues with one of my guests, Christian Parker. He was on his boat in the Florida Keys and was using his phone for the Livestream. What does true sailing freedom look like? For Christian (better known as @ShipwreckedSurvivor) and his fiancée Pippa, it's about stripping away the unnecessary, embracing simplicity, and making…
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Farmers markets are a great provisioning option for cruisers. Produce is often fresher and less bruised. And if it hasn’t been refrigerated, it will keep longer on your boat. Summary Farmers markets are a great provisioning option for cruisers. Produce is often fresher and less bruised. And if it hasn’tbeen refrigerated, it will keep longer on your…
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Send us a text A newly born moon is still below the horizon and the parched ground breathes in the quiet of a summer's night. The water levels may be low, but you're assured a welcome that is full and warm aboard the NB Erica as we catch up on life with all its ebbs and flows, and unfuriating complexities that make it all so worthwhile. Journal ent…
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Salty Podcast #71⛵️Below Deck S12 - Hugo Ortega | Reality TV drama vs.Real life at sea 🌊
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1:12:29Send us a text 📅 Wed, 6pm CT 8/20/25 📍 Live on @SaltyAbandon (FB, IG, X) + @SVSaltyAbandon (YouTube) ▶️ Playlist & past episodes: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylist Dive into the fascinating world of luxury yachting with Hugo Ortega, a 500-ton Superyacht captain, mentor, and the new bosun on Below Deck Season 12. In this candid conversation, …
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Always Be (able to) Cook, that is. These are three kinds of spares to make sure you have aboard to be truly self-sufficient. Summary: Redundancy is a crucial aspect of being a self-sufficient cruiser. But it's vital in the galley. If you always have these three spares aboard, you'll always be able to cook or eat. First, have an extra fuel source. W…
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Salty Podcast #70⛵️Old Boat? Bahamas? Hard Truths about Insurance Explained!
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1:02:23Send us a text The truth about yacht insurance isn't what most boat owners expect to hear. As insurance veteran Keri Gonzalez reveals in this candid conversation, "Insurance is not your friend, we're not a good neighbor, you're not in good hands." With 36 years of experience as an insurance broker, Keri strips away the marketing slogans to expose w…
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Find the Safest Place for your Boat in a Hurricane
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6:05What is the safest place for your boat in a hurricane? Now is the time to decide, not when a storm is bearing down on you. Here's what you need to know. Summary Many factors contribute to helping your boat survive a direct hit from a hurricane. But perhaps the most important factor is location. As we head into the heart of hurricane season, start t…
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Salty Podcast #69 ⛵️ Sailing into Freedom: One Man's Journey to Boat Life
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1:24:21Send us a text Austin embodies what he calls the "tropical freedom mindset" – a philosophy that's taken him from the digital nomad scenes of Costa Rica and Colombia to his current life aboard Cha-Cha, a lovingly restored 1965 Choilee Bermuda 30 catch rig sailboat. With refreshing candor, he admits he's still learning to sail, yet his plans to navig…
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Salty Podcast #68 ⛵ Navigating Work and Sailing without Quitting their Day Jobs
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1:10:32Send us a text What does it look like when you refuse to choose between career and adventure? Casey and Steve have found that sweet spot—spending half the year aboard their 50-foot aluminum sailboat and the other half working as expedition leaders on ships traveling to Antarctica and the Arctic. Their story begins at a whale research station in Bri…
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3 Factors of Departure Planning for Cruisers
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5:30Three things to consider when planning to leave somewhere on your boat. Hint: Arrival time is often the key. Summary Planning a trip by boat is far more complex than a trip by car. You can't simply decide when you'll leave and start out. There are actually three factors you need to think about when planning when to leave on the next leg of your jou…
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Back from Blacking (And the ingenuity of drydocks)
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36:23Send us a text Could the humble drydock be the perfect example of canal engineering ingenuity? Find out why in our latest episode and join us back afloat onboard the Erica as we explore some surprising facts about this often-overlooked marvel. Journal entry: 1st August, Friday (Lammas Day) “Fields the colour of linen and calico Under turbulent skie…
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Salty Podcast #67 ⛵ From Wreck to Wonder! | The Sailing Magic Carpet Story
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1:01:05Send us a text Watch Full Episode https://youtube.com/live/Pf-pWDAL048 When Maya and Aladino first laid eyes on their Cape George 36, most sailors would have walked away. What appeared decent from the outside concealed extensive rot and deterioration beneath. But this creative couple—whose backgrounds seemed destined for a nomadic seafaring life—sa…
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When you’re just starting out, how do you find the support you need as a new cruiser? Well, I have a few ideas for you. There are great ways to build your support network--both practical and emotional--while cruising. Summary One of the biggest things that makes living aboard and cruising easier—by far—is having a support network. And I’m not just …
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Salty Podcast Bonus Episode ⛵ LIVE Chat: Sailing Bahamas Prep with Key West John!
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1:05:33Send us a text The allure of crystal-clear Bahamian waters calls countless sailors each year, but planning that perfect island-hopping adventure requires insider knowledge and careful preparation. In this special bonus episode of the Salty Podcast, I'm sharing my upcoming journey from Orange Beach to Georgetown, Exumas—a voyage that represents both…
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Getting a Long Stay Visa for French Polynesia
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14:34Here are some pratical hints about applying for a long stay visa in French Polynesia: the three steps to follow so you can leisurely enjoy the islands. Note - this information is current as of July 2025. Summary If you're an American who wants to stay longer in French Polynesia than the standard 90-day visa allows, you must apply for a long-stay vi…
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With Tom Rolt on the North Stratford Canal (Summer Readings)
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23:51Send us a text It’s been a long sweltering day. Darkness is reluctantly beginning to fall, and a restless heat lies heavy over the canal. Let's settle down and listen to some echoes from the canal-side past as we hear Tom Rolt’s account of his journey up the Stratford upon Avon Canal (North) and the ‘battle for Bridge Number 1 (Lifford Lane).' At a…
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Hybrid Marine Propulsion Systems: Owner Experiences and Insights
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57:38Join us in this engaging round table discussion as hybrid boat owners from diverse backgrounds share their real-world experiences with hybrid marine propulsion systems. With participation from both Max Cruise and Antares hybrid boat owners, we delve into the advantages and challenges of living and sailing with hybrid systems. Topics include the pra…
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Caring for Minor Injuries During Boat Projects
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6:58When working on boat projects, extra hands can help--especially smaller ones. But how do you deal with minor injuries that result? Summary For all the talk about the importance of mechanical ability and hand strength for boat projects, sometimes having hands small enough to get into tight spaces is even more crucial. And the minor injuries that com…
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