Salty Podcast: Sailing Stories
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 for adventures in storm survival, cruising life, and the joy of sailing. No fluff — just salty conversations, heartfelt moments, and lessons from sailors worldwide.
Episodes
Salty Podcast #102 ⛵ Cecilia Potts: Baja, Sailing & Island Packets
Send us Fan MailIf you’re an Island Packet owner, there’s a good chance you know my next guest. And if you’ve had any experience with her at all, I’d bet it was a good one.Joining me for her second appearance on The Salty Podcast is Cecilia Potts — sailor, adventurist, surveyor, and Island Packet enthusiast. Cecilia was first featured on Salty Podcast #3, where we mainly talked about her surveying
Know Before You Tow: When Help on the Water Becomes a Salvage Claim⛵Salty Podcast #101
Send us Fan Mail🎙️ Salty Podcast #101: Know Before You Tow When does accepting help on the water stop being a routine tow and become a salvage claim?In this episode, Cap’n Tinsley talks with maritime attorney and U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captain John Fulweiler about the surprisingly gray line between towing and salvage.John explains the three basic elements of a salvage claim—marine peril, volun
Salty Podcast #100 ⛵ Stories Sunken Ships Tell with Dr. James Delgado
Send us Fan MailFor the 100th episode of the Salty Podcast, Dr. James Delgado joins Cap’n Tinsley to explore what shipwrecks reveal about the people who built, sailed and sometimes died aboard them.James is a maritime archaeologist, historian, author and explorer whose five-decade career has included more than 100 shipwreck projects around the world. His investigations have included Titanic, USS A
Salty Podcast #99 ⛵ Changing Lives through the Ocean! StreetWaves.org
Send us Fan MailA kid can live three to five miles from the beach and still never see the ocean. That fact hits hard, and it is where Maurice “Maui” Goodbeer starts. Maui is the founder and executive director of Street Waves, a South Florida nonprofit that has spent years teaching inner-city kids how to swim, surf, and build real skills on boats. His drive is personal: after his younger brother wa
Go Small, Go Simple, Go Now ⛵ Lin Pardey | Sailing Legend, Circumnavigator, Author! Salty Podcast #98
Send us Fan MailA 24-foot cruising boat with no engine sounds like a constraint until you hear what it unlocks. We sit down with Lynn, a sailor and author whose life at sea is built on small-boat cruising, practical offshore seamanship, and the kind of calm confidence that only comes from doing the work. From the first miles “westward” to the storms that proved their tactics, she explains why simp
Unfiltered Sailboat Buying Advice with James Evenson, author of "Be The Captain" ⛵ Salty Podcast #97
Send us Fan MailTo buy James' book: https://bethecaptain.com/A keel leak that grows the harder you sail is the kind of story that rewires how you think about “good boats.” We sit down with James from Sailing Zingaro, a longtime delivery captain and former Navy submariner with roughly 90,000 miles at sea, to talk about what holds up offshore and what quietly fails until it’s suddenly your emer
From Blackhawk Pilot to Island Packet 44 Sailor | SV Validated | Salty Podcast #96
Send us Fan MailThe romantic version of sailing is easy to sell. The real version is what Suzy and Sput live every day aboard their 1992 Island Packet 44, SV Validated It, as they pause in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and prepare to push south toward Grenada for hurricane season. They started in Washington, DC, met online, and turned a brand-new partnership into a full-time cruising plan
Growing Up at Sea: 12-Year-Old Sailor Atticus from @BoyMeetsOcean | Salty Podcast #95
Send us Fan MailSorry for the music overlap of the audio at 34:40 til 34:57. I inadvertently failed to mute the b-roll video and noticed it after I uploaded it. It last 17 seconds but is a very good song so enjoy!A 12-year-old on night watch, clipped in, steering a 46-foot catamaran through real offshore conditions while his friends back home are doing homework on the couch. That’s Atticus, the
Sailing to Luperon Dominican Republic Safely | Salty Podcast #94
Send us Fan MailThis is an update to Salty Podcast #91. The sea can be glassy at sunrise and still hand you a monster at 10:30 p.m. We’re calling in from two different corners of paradise and chaos as Bill and Catherine share a boots-on-deck update from their Bahamas to Dominican Republic crossing and their new home base in Luperon Harbor, one of the best-known hurricane holes in the Caribbean.We
Sailing The Crooked Anchor | No Sailing Experience to Life in the Bahamas | Salty Podcast #93
Send us Fan MailThey bought the dream with zero sailing experience, then paid for it with patience, sweat, and a willingness to live with less. I sit down with Captain Ken and Miss Kelly from The Crooked Anchor, liveaboards on a 1990 Gemini catamaran, to unpack how two Florida landlubbers sold the house, refit a fixer-upper boat, and turned “we could never do that” into seven years of cruising the
Catching up with Sailing Jeep in Georgetown, Bahamas! | Salty Podcast #92
Send us Fan MailGeorgetown, Exuma has a reputation among sailors and cruisers, but the real story is how it feels when you drop anchor and start meeting people. From Stocking Island, we sit down with Kurt Allmeyer of the 46-foot catamaran “Sailing Jeep” for a candid update on day-to-day life in Georgetown, why the anchorage can feel unusually safe, and how a tight cruising community changes everyt
Met on SAILOR DATING SITE to Cruising Full-Time | Salty Podcast #91
Send us Fan MailIn Salty Podcast #91, I sit down with Bill and Katherine of Mi Salida Sailing in Black Point Settlement, Exumas, Bahamas. They share how they met on a dating site for sailors, bought an Island Packet 465, and made the leap into full-time cruising. We talk about their origin story, why they chose this boat, what it’s really like cruising full-time as a couple, and the balance betwee
Talking with Full-Time Liveaboards from Cruisers Beach in Big Majors, Exumas Bahamas | Salty Podcast #90
Send us Fan MailThe Bahamas looks effortless on Instagram until you’re the one staring at a forecast that says 25 knots and realizing your entire plan depends on a weather window. From a sandy hangout at Big Majors Cay, we sit down with Roger and Kristen, liveaboards on their 1995 Island Packet 40 Shamala, to talk through the real decisions that shape a cruising day: when to stay put, who to trust
Bahamas Update from Capt Tinsley aboard @SaltyAbandon!
Send us Fan MailI haven't had a chance to do any interviews lately but I DO appreciate the feedback from the audio podcast followers as well as the social media followers...asking for more interviews! I should be in Georgetown by this weekend and there will be all kinds of sailors to interview there! I'm looking forward to it.In the meantime, please follow Salty Abandon on Facebook, In
WIDOWED & SAILING: Sailing After Loss - Tinsley's Story | Salty Podcast #89
Send us Fan MailSalty Podcast Sailor Shirts: https://saltypodcast.myshopify.comThe wind doesn’t just move a boat; it moves a life. Captain Tinsley sits down with her longtime friend Mark to chart the real story behind her voyages—from Atlanta freeways to the Gulf’s passes, from small-boat frustrations to bluewater confidence, and from a hurricane’s chaos to the quiet, stubborn act of healing afte
Bahamas Weather Check… and UFOs Offshore?! (Sailing Jeep in Georgetown) | Salty Podcast #88
Send us Fan MailForty-knot gusts, nine-foot swell, and a mooring field packed with boats waiting out yet another front—welcome to a real-time snapshot of Georgetown, Exumas. We bring on Curt from Sailing Jeep, currently anchored in the thick of it, to share hard-earned lessons on reading models, picking safe anchorages for relentless north winds, and staying sane when the forecast keeps slipping.
Salty Podcast #87⛵When Sailing Turns Serious | Sailing the Oceanaire ⛵
Send us Fan MailA quiet dinner at anchor turned into the kind of emergency every cruiser dreads. Within hours, pain escalated into a misdiagnosed crisis, a midnight dash to a small clinic, and a fight to secure an air ambulance before pilots timed out and the airport closed at dark. What followed was necrotizing pancreatitis, weeks in U.S. ICUs, and a hard lesson in how evacuation insurance really
Salty Podcast #86⛵ They Sailed to the Sea of Cortez | Catching Up with 2 Brits 1 Box
Send us Fan MailA seven-hour U-turn at the border, a raw water pump that turned engine oil to gray sludge, and a squall that flipped the wind from 15 knots to 35 in minutes—this catch-up with Lizzie and Billy is the kind of salty storytelling that turns lessons into confidence. We reconnect in La Paz to trace their route from Drake’s Bay down the California coast, through the Channel Islands’ magi
Salty Podcast #85 ⛵ How Long Do Marine Diesel Engines Really Last? How to Make Yours Last Longer
Send us Fan MailWhat if your diesel’s lifespan is mostly in your control? We sit down with sailor and mechanic Vanessa Lindsley—who has hand‑cranked everything from classic Yanmars to race‑ready engines—to unpack the habits that keep a marine diesel reliable for thousands of hours. No fluff, just the precise routines that prevent glazing, carbon buildup, overheating, and charging headaches.We comp
Salty Podcast #84⛵She Sailed the Indian Ocean Alone for 26 Days | Storms, Pirates & What it Takes⛵
Send us Fan MailThe sky stayed gray for most of 26 days and the wind rarely dropped below 30 knots. That’s the stage for Olivia Wyatt’s non-stop crossing straight from Sumatra to northern Madagascar—3,400 nautical miles on a 34-foot full-keel cutter, riding the edges of tropical depressions and threading the risk lines of the Mozambique Channel. We invited Olivia back to unpack the tactics, the fe
Salty Podcast #83 🚨 LIVE from FL KEYS! 🚨 Can a sailboat really be a tour bus? ⛵🎸
Send us Fan MailSalt air, guitar strings, and a catamaran that doubles as a tour bus—this conversation sails straight into the heart of Gulf Coast life. We sit down with Captain Matt, a charter captain turned songwriter who chose six knots over forty and found his voice again between sunrise watches and storm-tossed nights. From a generous offer on a 2002 Gemini 105MC to dockside concerts after Hu
Salty Podcast #82 ⛵ Experience Offshore Sailing… BEFORE Buying a Boat! 🌊 with #SailLibra
Send us Fan MailScroll below description for Chapter MarkersTonight’s episode of The Salty Podcast is tailor-made for two types of sailors: The Dreamers—the ones scrolling YachtWorld at midnight imagining bluewater passages… and The Salty Veterans—those who’ve owned boats, love the lifestyle, but don’t necessarily want the responsibility of ownership again.Captain Ryan of Sail Libra joins Cap’n Ti
Salty Podcast #81 ⛵SV Fresh2Salty Returns | Sailing Family of 5
Send us Fan MailA quiet walk to the store turned into a life-changing moment—and a complete rethink of how we cruise. When Stephen was hit by a car during a shoreside errand, our family of five had to answer hard questions: How do we keep the dream alive without setting back his recovery? What gets upgraded, what gets cut, and what truly matters when health, teens, and time all collide?We share th
Salty Podcast #80 ⛵ Bahamas Rewind: Weather & Routing for Sailing
Send us Fan MailPlanning to sail from Miami to Georgetown without a single overnight? We lay out a proven, day-only route that respects winter weather, leverages the best anchorages, and removes guesswork from every leg. Think Biscayne Bay as your patient launchpad, South Bimini for an easy check-in, a smart pause on the Banks before Northwest Channel, and short, joyful hops all the way down the E
Salty Podcast #79⛵ From Disaster to Innovation: the Storm that Inspired PredictWind
Send us Fan MailA thousand miles from Hawaii, the chainplate ripped out and the mast went over the side. That sleepless night in the Transpac didn’t just test seamanship—it planted the seed for a weather platform that now helps a million sailors make safer choices at sea. Olympian and two‑time America’s Cup winner John Bilger joins us to share how a jury rig, a weatherfax, and a hard-earned finish
Salty Podcast #78 ⛵ Bahamas Bound: Repairs, Route, Weather⛵Live from Sea Hag Marina
Send us Fan MailA single upgrade can change the way you move through the water. We just installed a below-deck autopilot and walk through what it means for safety, stamina, and real backup when steering cables or hydraulics fail. From the bypass pin to the rudder feedback sensor, we get hands-on with the hardware and talk about keeping linkages clean, joints aligned, and fuses easy to reach when t
Salty Podcast #77 ⛵ Sail Orange Beach to Bahamas | The Journey begins
Send us Fan MailThe docklines aren’t off yet, but the journey’s already begun. From a quiet slip in Orange Beach, we walk through the exact work it takes to ready a 1998 Island Packet 320 for a run down Florida’s Gulf Coast, across the Keys, and over to Georgetown in the Exumas—repairs, routing, weather calls, and the steady courage to go. We start at the masthead with a rigorous rigging inspectio
Salty Podcast #76 ⛵ PredictWind: Weather Tools Every Sailor Should Know
Send us Fan MailHave you ever found yourself desperately checking multiple weather apps before casting off, still uncertain if you're making the right call? In this episode, we dive deep into the technology that's revolutionizing how sailors make weather-based decisions with Karen McMaster from PredictWind.Karen brings extraordinary credentials to this conversation – she's not just
Salty Podcast #75 ⛵SV Delos LIVE on the Salty Podcast!
Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to completely transform your life? For Brian of Sailing Delos, it was a moment of clarity in his manager's office, staring at a corporate org chart and realizing he wanted something entirely different. After walking away from his software career, selling everything he owned, and buying a sailboat, Brian embarked on what was supposed to be an 18-month adventur
Salty Podcast #74⛵ RV Roads to Sailboat Dreams: LIVE with @2Brits1Box
Send us Fan MailThe transformative journey from land to sea captures the imagination of many adventurers, but few make the leap quite like Billy and Lizzie of Two Brits, One Box. In this captivating conversation, they reveal how they traded their RV lifestyle for life aboard their 1980 Pearson 365 sailboat, Stephney Thames—with absolutely no sailing experience.Their story begins on the highways of
Salty Podcast #73🎙️Started Sailing 5 Years Ago⛵Now Across Atlantic Solo
Send us Fan MailWhat drives someone to leave everything behind and race solo across an ocean? Five years ago, Amber Hassan didn't know how to sail. Today, she's preparing to cross the Atlantic alone in one of sailing's most challenging races. Her journey from New York professional to offshore racer began during the pandemic when she escaped to the Florida Keys and discovered an unex
Salty Podcast #72 ⛵️ "Sailing Equals Freedom" with @ShipwreckSurvivor
Send us Fan MailSome 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 this ancient art accessible to everyone—n
Salty Podcast #71⛵️Below Deck S12 - Hugo Ortega | Reality TV drama vs.Real life at sea 🌊
Send us Fan Mail📅 Wed, 6pm CT 8/20/25📍 Live on @SaltyAbandon (FB, IG, X) + @SVSaltyAbandon (YouTube)▶️ Playlist & past episodes: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylistDive 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, Hugo reveals his unlikely journey from dissatisf
Salty Podcast #70⛵️Old Boat? Bahamas? Hard Truths about Insurance Explained!
Send us Fan MailThe 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 what boat owners need to
Salty Podcast #69 ⛵️ Sailing into Freedom: One Man's Journey to Boat Life
Send us Fan MailAustin 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 navigate south to Florida and the
Salty Podcast #68 ⛵ Navigating Work and Sailing without Quitting their Day Jobs
Send us Fan MailWhat 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 British Columbia, where marine biologist Casey met St
Salty Podcast #67 ⛵ From Wreck to Wonder! | The Sailing Magic Carpet Story
Send us Fan MailWatch Full Episode https://youtube.com/live/Pf-pWDAL048When 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—saw potential where others saw a hopeless project.Fi
Salty Podcast Bonus Episode ⛵ LIVE Chat: Sailing Bahamas Prep with Key West John!
Send us Fan MailThe 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 adventure and healing after the loss of my
Salty Podcast #66 ⛵️ Living on a Sailboat Moored in Key West: Stan Loveday's Story
Send us Fan MailHave you ever dreamed of escaping to paradise without emptying your savings account? Meet Stan Loveday, a sailor, author, and retired firefighter who traded his landlocked existence for the gentle rocking of his sailboat "Southeast Up Disorder" in Key West's mooring field. Stan reveals the remarkable economics of his lifestyle choice – paying just $450 monthly for a
Salty Podcast #65 ⛵ Born on a Sailboat & Still in the Game as Sailors & Yacht Brokers
Send us Fan MailBuying a boat isn't just a transaction—it's the gateway to freedom, adventure, and a lifestyle that many dream about but aren't always prepared for. Sisters Melanie and Carolyn Neale from Sunshine Cruising Yachts bring their extraordinary background as lifelong sailors and yacht brokers to this enlightening conversation about what it really takes to find your perfect
Salty Podcast #64⛵Started Sailing at 60 | Sailed Solo New England to Bahamas!
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when a 60-year-old retired teacher decides to sail solo from New England to the Bahamas? Deborah Hammett's remarkable journey proves that our boldest chapters can begin exactly when society expects us to slow down.After three decades teaching on Martha's Vineyard, Deborah traded lesson plans for navigation charts and sailed her 36-foot Jeanneau "Mavia&qu
Salty Podcast #63 ⛵ Jerome Rand of @SailingIntoOblivian's 29,805-Mile Solo Sail Around the World aboard Mighty Sparrow
Send us Fan MailThe moment Jerome Rand set sail from the United States in his 1975 Westsail 32, he entered a world few modern sailors will ever experience. For 271 consecutive days, battling the planet's most treacherous waters completely alone, Rand wasn't just testing his sailing abilities – he was discovering the very edges of human resilience.What makes Rand's journey uniquely c
Salty Podcast #62 ⚓️ @Sailing_with_Phoenix Arrives in Hawaii! 🌺 What's next?
Send us Fan MailWhat drives someone with zero ocean experience to sail 2,500 miles across the Pacific alone with just a cat as crew? Oliver's remarkable journey from Oregon to Hawaii captivated millions, transforming him from an unknown sailor with a few thousand followers into a viral sensation greeted as a hero upon his arrival in Waikiki.The raw authenticity of his story resonates deeply w
Salty Podcast #61⛵ Brit Sails from United Kingdom to the Caribbean
Send us Fan MailWhat does it take to transform from a military officer into a global sailor chasing the horizon? Captain James Canning's journey aboard his Regina 43 sailboat Archila reveals the realities behind the sailing dream – equal parts adventure, challenge, and unexpected wildlife encounters.From his early days learning on small dinghies in central England to navigating the treacherou
Salty Podcast #60 ⛵One Sailor’s Jeanneau 419 Upgrades🔧
Send us Fan MailRich Whitlock (@rich_whitlock9603) shares the smart upgrades he’s made to his 2018 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 419—from ☀️ solar and 📡 Starlink to 🧭 chartplotters & more. Whether you're refitting your cruiser or dreaming of the liveaboard life, this episode is packed with tips and gear talk you don’t want to miss.Ever wondered what happens when submarine engineering meets modern
Salty Podcast #59 | ⛵️ LIVE from a Sailboat in the Solomon Islands! 🚨
Send us Fan MailWhat if you could walk away from everything? The bills, the commute, the endless cycle of working to pay for things you barely have time to enjoy?Captain Mark J. Reinhardt didn't just dream about it—he did it. Speaking from his sailboat in the Solomon Islands, Mark takes us deep into the realities of living completely off-grid on the open water. With candid honesty rarely foun
Salty Podcast #58 | Sailing Oregon to Hawaii ➡️🌺: @Sailing_with_Phoenix Prepares to Cross the Pacific ⛵🐾🌊
Send us Fan MailOliver from Sailing Phoenix returns for a live update before he sets sail on one of the biggest adventures of his life—a solo(ish) crossing from Oregon to Hawaii with his trusty crewmate, Phoenix the cat.Since our last chat in November 2024, Oliver has been hard at work making critical repairs and upgrades to his sailboat to get it ocean-ready for the journey ahead. In this episode
Salty Podcast #57 | ⛵️⚓️ Sailing & Anchoring Expert Tips for St-Martin/Sint Maarten in the Caribbean
Send us Fan MailHayden & Radeen of S/V Island Spirit are back, streaming 🎙️ LIVE from Saint-Martin in the Caribbean (but the ended up being in Antigua) 🌬️ Wind patterns (with graphs), ⚓️ Best anchorages 🌀 Pro tips for maneuvering & anchoring around Sint MaartenYouTube Link: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast57#SaltyPodcast #SaltyAbandon #SailingTips #IslandSpirit #SintMaartenGet your Sailo
Salty Podcast Part 3 of 3 Part-Series | Island Packet Factory Tour⛵ | Behind-the-Scenes of Building Island Packet Sailboats!
Send us Fan MailWelcome to Part 3 of the Island Packet Factory Tour series! In this final episode, factory owners Darrell & Leslie Allen take Capn Tinsley deep inside the Island Packet Factory in Largo, FL. Watch where the skilled team brings each custom sailboat to life—from the mold to the finishing touches—and learn a few ways you can get your own Island Packet sailboat. Made in America!⛵
Salty Podcast #56 | ⛵LIVE: Sailing Life w/ @JulietSVSpica on an Island Packet 35 Sailboat!
Send us Fan MailJuliette of sailing vessel Spica shares her journey from sailing novice to confident sailor, now planning an ambitious voyage from Florida to Nova Scotia, Greenland, and ultimately Norway.• First hooked on sailing after a four-day course in Annapolis on an Island Packet 32• Purchased an Island Packet 35 after meeting owners who had lived aboard for 11 years in the Keys• Initially t
Salty Podcast Part 2 of 3 Part-Series | Island Packet Factory Tour⛵IP349 Sailboat Up Close🔥
Send us Fan MailStep aboard hull #22 of the Island Packet 349 as we explore its design, smart upgrades, and why it might just be my dream boat! This is Part 2 of a special 3-part of my Island Packet Factory Tour. Let’s dive in! @IslandPacketYachts This is Part 2 of a 3-part series inside the Island Packet Factory on YouTube:⚓ Part 1: First look at the IP 44 Motor Sailer: https://tinyurl.com/IPF
Salty Podcast Part 1 of 3 Part-Series |⛵ Island Packet Factory Tour | IP44' Motor Sailer ⛵
Send us Fan MailThis is Part 1 of a 3-part series inside the Island Packet Factory on YouTube:⚓ Part 1: First look at the IP 44 Motor Sailer (this episode): https://tinyurl.com/IPFactoryPart1⚓ Part 2: A full tour of the Island Packet 349: https://tinyurl.com/IPFactoryPart2⚓ Part 3: A behind-the-scenes factory tour to see how these legendary boats are built (Coming soon)A century of months in the
Salty Podcast #55 | 📢🎙️LIVE from Tahiti ⛵Sailing to French Polynesia! 🌊
Send us Fan MailWhat draws sailors to cross vast oceans, leaving behind comfort and certainty for the unknown? Saskia shares her remarkable journey from the Florida Keys to French Polynesia, revealing both the exhilarating freedom and surprising challenges of the cruising lifestyle.Originally beginning her Instagram (@saskiasailing) simply to update family about their Pacific crossing, Saskia neve
Salty Podcast #54 | ⛵⚓All the Best Anchorages in the Florida Keys 🎙️ Local Knowledge!
Send us Fan MailEmerald waters, secluded beaches, and tropical breezes await in the Florida Keys—America's own Caribbean paradise. But how can you experience this boater's dream without draining your cruising kitty on expensive marinas? Our expert local guests John and Vanessa Lindsley, seasoned Key West sailors, reveal the secrets to finding gorgeous, protected anchorages throughout the
Salty Podcast #53 | ⛵ Sailing the Bahamas LIVE with Dennis Jay & S/V Delta Blues! 🌊🏝️
Send us Fan MailSailing legend Dennis Jay joins us to share his inspiring journey across the beautiful Bahamas. Discover how life's challenges can lead to new adventures and the vibrant community of sailors in Georgetown.• Dennis’ early beginnings with sailing and his love for boats• The story behind acquiring Delta Blues and its journey• First impressions of the Bahamas and the coastal allur
Salty Podcast #52 | ⛵️ Need a Sailboat Maintenance Check-List? 🔧 Get it here from an expert!
Send us Fan MailBuying a sailboat opens the door to exciting adventures, but maintaining it is where the real journey begins! This episode features Colin Mack from Mack Yacht Services, who shares invaluable insights from over 50 years in the industry about the commitment to regular maintenance necessary to keep your sailboat in peak condition. We cover everything from the daily checks you should p
Salty Podcast #51 | ⛵Circumnavigating with Sailing Songbird! LIVE from New Zealand⚓🌊
Send us Fan MailJoin us as we set sail on an extraordinary journey with Luke Hartley, a celebrated sailor with a remarkable following of over 900,000 on Instagram. Luke is currently in New Zealand, preparing his trusty 1976 Vancouver 27 sailboat, Songbird, for a thrilling voyage to Fiji. From his humble beginnings in Seattle to his current adventures in the South Pacific, Luke's story is one
Salty Podcast #50 |🌎⚓Sailing the World: One Woman's Circumnavigation Update – Currently in Mexico!
Send us Fan MailCatch up with Ulrika of SV Sarantium, a 1995 Island Packet 40 Sailboat, on her inspiring circumnavigation journey—she’s currently in Mexico! 🌎⚓ Podlink: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast50Episode 33 with Ulrika, Aug 7, 2024: tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast33#SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #SailingCircumnavigation #MexicoSailing #WomenWhoSail #CapnTinsleyGet your Sailor SPF Shirt at https://
Salty Podcast #49 | Sailing Solo Around the World: Olivia Wyatt’s Golden Globe Race Journey 🌍⛵
Send us Fan MailJoin me as I chat with Olivia Wyatt, who's in full preparation mode for the 2026 Golden Globe Race! 🧭⛵ Imagine this: Sailing solo for 8 months or so, nonstop, around the world in the Southern Ocean, with no GPS, no motor, no satellite, no cell phone, and no boat mechanics. Tonight, we venture into a tale of grit, guts, and timeless seamanship, as I welcome a next-level guest t
Salty Podcast #48 | ⛵How to Buy, Finance & Insure a Sailboat Without Sinking the Budget. 💸📝⚓
Send us Fan MailDreaming of owning a sailboat & sailing to the Caribbean? ⛵ Tune in to Salty Podcast #48: I chat with a boat broker about buying, financing 💳, & insuring🛡️ sailboats! 🎧Video Podlink: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast48SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #SailingTips #SailboatBuying #Sailing ⛵Get your Sailor SPF Shirt at https://SaltyPodcast.myshopify.com 💨 AIRLOCK: Get rid of those
Salty Podcast #47 | Sailing Antigua ⛵️🌴 Expert Tips, Tricks, & Stories from Paradise 🏝️✨
Send us Fan Mail*Sailing Antigua* with Hayden & Radeen of S/V Island Spirit, LIVE from the Caribbean! Expert tips, tricks, and incredible stories from paradise. LIVE podcast was January 8, 2025. Watch on YouTube: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast47 #SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #AntiguaAdventures #CaribbeanSailing #IslandLife #SailingTips #OceanStories #TropicalParadise #SailingL
Salty Podcast #46 | ⛵Sailing into History: Tania Aebi’s Iconic Circumnavigation at 18 🌍
Send us Fan MailJoin me, Capn Tinsley as I chat with Tania Aebi, the trailblazing sailor who, at just 18, embarked on a solo circumnavigation aboard her 26-foot sailboat Varuna in the 1980s—navigating without GPS and changing sailing history forever. Live Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024, at 6 PM CST. Podlink: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast46Order Tania's books here:Maiden Voyage: https://amzn.to/
Salty Podcast Bonus | Who is Exclusive to Island Packet Sailboats? 🛠️⛵Meet Mack Yacht Services!
Send us Fan MailIn the latest episode of the Salty Podcast, we delve into the captivating world of yacht restoration with Colin and Terry from Adventure Yacht Sales. Based at Mack Yacht Services in Port Salerno, these passionate experts reveal the intricate craftsmanship and dedication involved in transforming classic Island Packet yachts. The episode offers a deep dive into their current projects
Salty Podcast #45 | Sailed Florida to Australia: SV KaiBo's Epic Island Packet 370 Adventure 🌏⛵
Send us Fan MailEmbark on an unforgettable nautical journey with Aga Sina, our adventurous guest who traversed the vast waters from Florida to Australia aboard his Island Packet 370, Kaibo. Aga's story is one of resilience and self-discovery, filled with insightful anecdotes about choosing the right vessel, tackling the challenges of off-grid living, and the intricate dance of maintaining a b
Salty Podcast #44 | ⛵️No Rules, Just Dreams: Sailing Phoenix's Leap 🌎
Send us Fan MailWelcome back to the Salty Podcast. Tonight, we’re diving into an incredible story with Oliver from Sailing Phoenix. Imagine leaving the 9-to-5 grind, buying a sailboat, emptying your 401k, and gearing up for the adventure of a lifetime. That’s exactly what Oliver did.With no rules holding him back, Oliver shares how he left an 11-year corporate career to embrace the open seas, cha
Salty Podcast #43: 🎙️Returns💔Honoring Salty Scotty | 3-Month Bahamas Provisioning Plan
Send us Fan MailJoin me as we commemorate the legacy of my beloved late husband, Scott Myrick, fondly known as Salty Scotty, in a heartfelt return to the Salty Podcast. With the encouragement of my spiritual mentor, Mary, we embark on this journey with esteemed guests Hayden and Raydeen from Sailing Vessel Island Spirit, whom Scott admired greatly. They generously share their wisdom on provisionin
Salty Podcast #42 | Navigating Bahamas with Sailing Veterans!⛵Learn from the Best!
Send us Fan MailEver dreamt of navigating the Bahamas like a seasoned pro? Join us on the Salty Podcast as we unlock the secrets of the Bahamian seas with expert sailors Hayden and Raydeen from Sailing Vessel Island Spirit. This episode promises a wealth of insider knowledge, from provisioning tips in Miami to the mesmerizing color shifts of the ocean as you sail into the Bahamas' West End Ba
Salty Podcast #41 | 🌊❄️Patagonia to the Arctic: Epic Sailing Adventures with SY Touche!🧭✨
Send us Fan MailSY Touche Route: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Touche/?Sailors and adventurers Judy, from Denmark, and Håkon Jacobsen, from Norway, share their extraordinary journey aboard their 2002 Island Packet 380 yacht, Touché, as they navigate the icy waters of Svalbard and the wild expanses of Patagonia. Their love for adventure and sailing brought them together on a se
Salty Podcast #40 |⛵️Sailed Around the World Solo Unassisted & WON!🌍Kirsten Neuschafer
Send us Fan MailRacing the Old-Fashioned Way! 🌊⛵️ Join me as I chat with South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer, winner of the 2022 Golden Globe Race. This solo, non-stop race challenges sailors to navigate without modern technology—no GPS, no satellite weather—and no assistance - on a 36' boat! Podlink: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast40Set sail with us as we welcome Kirsten Neuschafer, th
Salty Podcast #39 | Sailboats & Hurricanes! 🌪️⛵
Send us Fan MailNavigating the Storm with Vanessa Linsley & Key West John 🌪️⛵ YouTube Podlink: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast39Vanessa and John, both living on their respective boats in Key West, have a tremendous amount of knowledge about sailboats and passagemaking. I encourage watchers to ask questions in the live chat on YouTube and Facebook.#SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #Hurrican
Salty Podcast #38 | ⛵What’s the Best Sailing Route from Florida to the Caribbean?🌴✨
Send us Fan MailJoin me as Hayden & Radeen, the crew of SV Island Spirit, share their proven sail route from Florida to the Caribbean. Expect exciting stories, tips, & inspiration for your next sailing adventure! YouTube Podlink: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast38#SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #LiveSailing #CruisingLife #SailingCommunityGet your Sailor SPF Shirt at https://SaltyPodc
Salty Podcast #37 | 🏝️ Sailing Wanderer LIVE from the Caribbean on a Beneteau Oceanis 41.1! ⛵️🌊
Send us Fan MailJoin me as Sailing Wanderer shares their incredible journey sailing down the West Coast, through the Panama Canal, and into the Caribbean aboard their sailboat, a stunning Beneteau Oceanis 41.1!Watch the Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast37#SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #Caribbean #Beneteau #LivingTheDreamSALTY ABANDON: Cap'n Tinsley, Orange Beach, AL.Oct 2020 to
Salty Podcast #36 | ⛵Maverick's Journey: Trading the Desk for a Deck | Epic Sail from Guatemala to Louisiana! ⛵
Send us Fan MailJoin The Salty Podcast as we chat with Shane, the Sailing Advisor, and his wife, Amy, about their adventures aboard SV Maverick — from their first epic journey from Guatemala to Louisiana, their Caribbean escapades, and what it really takes to live the dream so many are just selling. 🌊✨#SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #AdventureAwaits #CaribbeanEscapades #SailingJourneySalty Ab
Salty Podcast #35 | 🌊 Island Packet 35 Takes on Central America Sailing! ⛵
Send us Fan MailCapn Tinsley chats with Dean Porter about his incredible journey on S/V BseaChamp to San Salvador and Central America's wild coastlines.#SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #IslandPacket #SeaChamp #CentralAmericaSailingGet your Sailor SPF Shirt at https://SaltyPodcast.myshopify.comSupport the showSALTY ABANDON: Cap'n Tinsley, Orange Beach, AL:Oct 2020 to Present - 1998 I
Salty Podcast #34.5 | BONUS: ⛵️ LIVE from FL Keys - Key West John’s Lower Keys Sail! ⛵️
Send us Fan MailEver dreamt of sailing through the Florida Keys? Join us as we connect with Key West John on his sailboat, White Lady Boy, as he shares his captivating experiences navigating the Lower Keys loop. Learn about his favorite anchorages, the serene spots he retreats to for a peaceful night’s rest, and his ambitious plans to venture from Marathon to Key Largo. John's stories are not
Salty Podcast #34 | ⛵️Sailor Stories: S/V Terratima's Epic Voyage | Extended Sail Canada to Mexico⛵️
Send us Fan MailCapn Tinsley of S/V Salty Abandon interviews the crew of S/V Terratima, an Island Packet 465, about their incredible extended sail from Canada to Mexico. Join us live this Wednesday at 6pm Central, August 14, 2024. Watch the Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast34#SaltyAbandon #SaltyPodcast #Sailing #IslandPacket465 #SVTerratima #FamilySailing #OceanAdventure #BritishColumbiaTo
Salty Podcast #33 | ⛵ Solo Sailing British Columbia, Cabo, Galapagos, to around the World🌴
Send us Fan MailCan one woman really sail solo from British Columbia to Mexico? Join us on the Salty Podcast as Ulrika, an inspiring solo female sailor, shares her extraordinary journey of swapping her conventional lifestyle for one of adventure on the high seas. With courage and resilience, Ulrika navigates the male-dominated world of sailing, overcoming the steep learning curve of boat maintenan
Salty Podcast #31 | ⛵Sailing Therapy for PTSD with Hang Loose Sailing in Australia 🌊
Send us Fan MailI’m go live at an unusual time in order to chat with my next guest who is in New South Wales Australia! I came across Brad Instagram, and I was thrilled when he agreed to join me on the podcast. Brad's organization, Hang Loose Sailing, is a non-profit that offers free sailing experiences to people living with PTSD, depression, and anxiety. Brad and his team see sailing as mo
Salty Podcast #30 | ⛵ Sailing Through Time: Bear Point Marina's Rich History ⛵🏖️
Send us Fan MailJoin me for a special combined episode of The Salty Podcast and Gettin' Beachy Podcast! I delve into the fascinating history and exciting updates of Bear Point Marina in Orange Beach, AL. Hear Marcus Kruk's historical stories about growing up in the marina and learn about modern improvements from current owner Craig Reaves. Video Podcast Link: https://tinyurl.com/Salty
Salty Podcast #29 | 🌊 This is Sailing: From Calm Seas to 60 Knot Winds ⛵
Send us Fan MailJoin me LIVE on 7/10/24 at 6pm Central for an exclusive interview with Robert Shook of S/V Effie on the Salty Podcast. Witness the dual nature of sailing - from tranquil Caribbean waters to fierce ocean storms. Robert shares his thrilling experiences and insights from navigating through extreme conditions. Don’t miss this exciting episode! Subscribe and hit the notification bell to
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