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Lin Pardey is a name that needs little introduction in the sailing world—her voyages, books, and philosophy of simple cruising have inspired generations of sailors. In this episode, she’s joined by her partner David Haigh, an experienced offshore sailor and circumnavigator. Together, they share lessons on seamanship, self-reliance, and the mindset needed to cross oceans.
We talk about:
⛵ The evolving world of offshore sailing—what’s changed and what hasn’t
🌊 The importance of seamanship and why simplicity often wins over complexity
🛠 Lessons from decades at sea, from storm tactics to boat preparation
⚓ The mindset that makes long-term cruising possible
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Julie and Gio from Pelagic Blue Cruising Services return to the podcast after their 15,000 nautical mile journey from Mexico to Hawaii, Alaska, and back to the Pacific Northwest. And that’s just the beginning! Along the way, they've not only explored incredible destinations but also transformed from eager cruisers to trusted mentors, helping others prepare for life at sea.
In this episode, we talk about:
⛵ Their Pacific Loop: sailing from Mexico to Hawaii, Alaska, and back to the Pacific Northwest
⚓ What they learned about planning, preparation, and staying flexible
🛠 How to prioritize refit projects—and avoid common mistakes
📋 The SMART goals framework for turning cruising dreams into reality
👩🏫 How they’ve gone from students to mentors, guiding others on their journey to life at sea
Whether you're planning your first passage or dreaming of long-term cruising, this conversation is full of practical advice and inspiration.
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What does it take to sail to the most remote and extreme destinations on Earth? Jimmy Cornell, legendary sailor, author, and rally founder, has spent decades exploring the world’s oceans—including multiple voyages to Antarctica and the Northwest Passage. Now, he’s launched the High Latitude Challenge, an ambitious event connecting these two iconic destinations.
In this episode, we talk about:
✔️ What makes Antarctica and the Arctic so captivating for sailors
✔️ The unique challenges of high-latitude cruising
✔️ Practical advice for new sailors just getting started
Jimmy also shares stories from his past voyages, lessons from 200,000+ nautical miles, and his best advice for sailors preparing for offshore adventures.
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⛵ Boat buying, major refits, and a first adventure to Alaska—this episode is packed with insights for new and aspiring cruisers. My guest shares how expert guidance helped them navigate the boat-buying process, how they tackled a refit with support from Pelagic Blue Cruising Services, and what it was like taking off for an offshore shakedown cruise.
Dive into:
⛵ What matters when buying a liveaboard sailboat
🔧 Lessons from a refit
🌊 Taking off straight into a high-latitude adventure
📖 The importance of having a GOOD logbook at sea
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The cruising world is changing—weather patterns are shifting, offshore insurance is getting harder to secure, and the boat market isn’t what it used to be. So what does this mean for sailors planning their next adventure?
In this episode, offshore sailing expert John Neal shares his insights on the biggest trends affecting cruisers today. With decades of experience and over 400,000 nautical miles under his belt, John has guided thousands of sailors through boat buying, offshore preparation, and long-term cruising.
We dive into:
✅ How climate change is affecting cruising routes and weather patterns
✅ The realities of today’s boat market and what buyers & sellers should expect
✅ The tightening offshore insurance landscape—why it’s changing and how to prepare
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What happens when you buy a fixer-upper sailboat and dive headfirst into liveaboard life? Kim and Bob Stephens are here to share their story of perseverance, teamwork, and learning on the go.
🌊 From refitting their 1985 Stevens 47 to navigating their first cruising season through the Caribbean, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiring tales for anyone dreaming of life on the water.
🔑 Highlights include:
⚓ Buying (and refitting) a project boat.
⚓ Lessons learned during their first year of cruising.
⚓ Favorite destinations, including Bonaire and the Panama Canal.
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🌍 From Denmark to the Azores and beyond, Leo and Pernille’s sailing journey is full of adventure, lessons, and stunning destinations. 🐾 With their dog Kai by their side, they’ve explored the Mediterranean, anchored in remote gems, and fallen in love with Ireland's wild coasts.
In this episode, they share:
✨ Why their sailing life began as a creative housing solution
✨ Their favourite European destinations (and the challenges of the Med!)
✨ Tips for sailing with a dog
✨ Winter survival tips for liveaboards
✨ The importance of simplicity aboard a 35-foot boat
🎧 Listen now to hear their story and get inspired for your own cruising dreams.
A Green Heading website
A Green Heading on Youtube
Leo and Pernille on Instagram
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We’re kicking off the new season with an inspiring story from Nate and Megan of Sailing Scout! After starting with minimal sailing experience (just an ASA course and a bareboat charter), they’ve now sailed over 20,000 nautical miles, crossing oceans with their two kids. 🌍⛵
🎙️ In this episode, they share:
⚓ How they transitioned to boat life
🌎 The highlights of cruising the Caribbean, the Pacific, and Southeast Asia
👨👩👧👦 The joys and challenges of family life aboard their vintage catamaran
✨ This marks the return of the Liveaboard Sailing Podcast after a break, and I couldn’t be more excited to bring you more inspiring stories! 🎧
Sailing Scout Youtube
Sailing Scout Family Instagram
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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
🟡 Let's be social!
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Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.
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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
🟡 Let's be social!
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Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.
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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
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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
🟡 Let's be social!
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Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.
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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.
⭐️ Learn more about Mahina Offshore Services at mahina.com.
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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
🟡 Let's be social!
Come check out extra content on Patreon!
Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.
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Today John Neal and I are talking about sailing in Scotland, the Scottish islands, Faroes and Iceland. We discuss the appeal of these destinations, what the sailing conditions are like, and what are some must-haves for sailing in this region. We also briefly review what's the latest on the boat market in terms of cost of boats, and as usual he shares some great resources to check out.
Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️
🖥 Mahina.com website
🎧 My previous podcast episode with John on boat selection
🎥 ASA educational series (March 28, June 13 and August 15, 2023)
🟡 Let's be social!
Come check out extra content on Patreon!
Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.
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John's boat buying podcast
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Today I am chatting with Ryan and Sophie, who are making their second appearance on the podcast! A lot has happened since I chatted to Ryan and Sophie last, so we do a bit of a catch-up and talk about preparing for and enduring a big storm in Bermuda, Ryan’s solo Atlantic crossing, their new online course for aspiring sailors, getting a puppy, and more - like I said, a lot has happened!
Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️
🖥 Sailing the World online course created by Ryan and Sophie
📸 Ryan and Sophie on Instagram
🎥 Ryan and Sophie's video on the storm in Bermuda
🟡 Let's be social!
Come check out extra content on Patreon!
Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.
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This week I’ll take you to the Caribbean, with my guests Ben and Kitra, who talk to me about their first couple of years of cruising. This episode has some great tips for anyone thinking about buying a boat in the Caribbean, as that is what Kitra and Ben did – and it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. We also talk about jumping into the lifestyle without excessive preparation or expectations. I really enjoyed hearing about their attitude and approach, and how that has served them well, and I hope you enjoy this episode.
Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️
🖥 Kitra and Ben's blog Daggers Down Sailing
⭐️ Sail training expeditions, boat selection consultation and virtual offshore cruising seminar at Mahina Offshore Services
🟡 Let's be social!
Come check out extra content on Patreon!
Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.
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Today we are talking about chasing the travel dream after retirement. My guest is Deb Akey who learned to sail in her 50s and together with her husband bought a sailboat and went cruising for 5 years. We cover topics like challenges managing a rental apartment from afar, going from lake sailors to ocean sailors and some realizations and learnings she had about offshore sailing on a two-person crew. Deb also shares some great advice for anyone considering this lifestyle, especially for those thinking of leaving after retirement.
Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️
🖥 Deb's blog: The Retirement Project
📕 Deb's book: How NOT to buy a cruising boat
🟡 Let's be social!
Come check out extra content on Patreon!
Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.
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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. ❗️Special offer for May 2023: Scotland sail training expeditions leg 2 or 3 for $2000 USD per person. Learn more at mahina.com/sailing-schedule/.
Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️
🖥 Cappelli Marine
📸 Julie and Gio on Instagram
👩💻 Mahina Virtual Cruising Seminar
🟡 Let's be social!
Come check out extra content on Patreon!
Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.
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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
🟡 Let's be social!
Come check out extra content on Patreon!
Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.
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