Liveaboard Sailing Podcast
Episodes
81. Sailing the Northwest Passage – Adapting at the Edge of the Chart
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Beemer is a marine technology instructor and sailor who, in 2025, took part in an expedition through the Northwest Passage. We spoke about what i...
80. The Little Things That Make Life at Sea Work
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
🎙️ Today's guests are Julie and Gio from Pelagic Blue, who sail aboard their Malo 39, Sea Fox.⛵️ At the time of this recording, they were pre...
79. Thirty Days Alone in the Pacific — What It’s Really Like
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a deep dive into what solo ocean sailing actually looks like in practice.In this second conversation with Tomas Fehrling, we pick...
78. Good Decisions Make Good Voyages with John Neal, Julie & Gio Cappelli
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a break, the Liveaboard Sailing Podcast is back, and we’re starting with a conversation that goes straight to the heart of what makes a succes...
Sailing Wisdom with Lin Pardey & David Haigh: Seamanship, Simplicity, and Offshore Lessons
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lin Pardey is a name that needs little introduction in the sailing world—her voyages, books, and philosophy of simple cruising have inspired generat...
Lessons from Offshore: Sail Training, Preparation & Living the Dream
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ba...
Exploring the Ends of the Earth: Jimmy Cornell on High-Latitude Sailing
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Liveaboard Lessons: Boat Buying, Refits & Sailing to Alaska
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
⛵ Boat buying, major refits, and a first adventure to Alaska—this episode is packed with insights for new and aspiring cruisers. My guest shares h...
The Future of Cruising: Climate, Insurance & Boat Buying Trends
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The cruising world is changing—weather patterns are shifting, offshore insurance is getting harder to secure, and the boat market isn’t what it us...
Why Wait? Pressing Pause on Careers to Tackle a Refit and Embrace the Cruising Life
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 persev...
Living Afloat in Europe: Sailing the Med, the Azores, and Beyond
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
🌍 From Denmark to the Azores and beyond, Leo and Pernille’s sailing journey is full of adventure, lessons, and stunning destinations. 🐾 With t...
Learning on the Go - From Florida to Thailand and Beyond
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Friendly Flags and French Canals: A Journey Through Europe's Waterways
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Setting Sail for the Unknown and Embracing Adventure
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Solo Sailing Adventures: From the Mediterranean to the Pacific
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Pacif...
Sailing for a Climate-Safe Future: The Novara One Planet Project
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Nov...
Exploring America's Waterways: Insider Tips and Tricks on the Great Loop
05 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Real thoughts about cruising after one year
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sailing in Scotland and the North Atlantic Islands
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today John Neal and I are talking about sailing in Scotland, the Scottish islands, Faroes and Iceland. We discuss the appeal of these destinations, wh...
Ocean sailing stories, advice and practical education for aspiring sailors
08 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Sailing in the Caribbean: Letting go of plans, expectations and schedules
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 h...
Sailing: The ultimate retirement project
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 husban...
Successful start to cruising through practical preparation
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 sho...
State of the sailboat market and updates from the South Pacific
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 see...
Going from a scheduled life to an unknown adventure
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode we talk about the highs and lows of sailing, and of life in general. My guests are Dev and Spandana from a Youtube channel called...
How to survive a multi-year refit
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are going all in on boat projects! 🛠 My guests are Chris and Kelly from Youtube channel Sailing Adrift and they have just recently com...
Cultivating adventure by crewing on sailboats and superyachts
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are talking about crewing on sailboats and super yachts ⛵️🛥 My guest is author Regina Meyer, whose book Change of Course is a tal...
Family of six pursuing a life less ordinary
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are diving into family cruising as I chat with Kris from Sailing With Six. Kris and his wife Shona are pursuing a life less ordinary with...
Solo circumnavigation - and first for a transgender person
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are talking about big, ambitious goals. My guest is McKayla Bower, who’s preparing for a circumnavigation and she talks us through how ...
Buying a brand new boat as new sailors
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking about a new topic that we haven’t talked about yet, and that’s buying a brand new boat. My guests are Aron and Janet who deci...
Sailing to Alaska: icebergs and hot springs
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sailing to Alaska sounds cold, exciting, scary and magical - in this episode we find out what it really is like to sail to Alaska! My guests are Sharo...
Chasing travel dreams across the oceans: Two years from an idea to reality
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We will start this season with an inspirational story of a couple who wanted to explore the world, and who went out and did just that. My guests are W...
Solo sailing in the Caribbean
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are talking about something we haven’t talked much about yet, which is solo sailing. My guest is Cally Duncan, who also used to be a la...
Working on the sailing dream one bulkhead at a time
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is part cautionary tale and part inspiring story about truly working hard to make the sailing dream happen and not giving up. I’...
Cold water sailing through storms, northern lights and icebergs
06 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk about some true sailing adventures in cold water locations like Norway, Iceland, Faroes and Greenland. You’ll also hear abou...
Exploring East Coast USA and beyond: Lake Champlain, Maine, ICW and Bahamas
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are talking all about exploring the American east coast, and you’ll hear about Lake Champlain in Vermont and New York, sailing in Maine...
Living the sailing dream: Epic destinations and cruiser misfortunes
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we are going to talk about some of those epic cruising locations that many people dream about; Mexico, Central America and French Poly...
Simpler, more fulfilled life through adventures on land and at sea
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is quite the tale of how to lead an adventurous life! We are talking a 4 year circumnavigation on a catamaran, van life from Alaska to Ar...
How to get started with bluewater cruising - and turn the dream into an achievement
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn't want to head out there on the open ocean, cross oceans and be a real bluewater cruiser? Today's episode tells you just how to get started ...
One year catch up: Liveaboard lifestyle turned into a business
01 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 1 year anniversary episode! 🥳 My sincerest thank you to all of you lovely people listening to the podcast. It has been such a great ...
Accidental liveaboards in Vancouver
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with a couple who wasn't planning on living on a boat, didn't quite even realize that was "a thing". Yet they are now on their ...
Sailboats: The worst emergency rooms in the world
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"There is no worse emergency room in the world than a sailboat."A medical emergency at sea is a worst case scenario nobody wants to experience but it'...
Electric sailboat fuelling sustainable living and wanderlust
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk all about liveaboard life at the intersection of sustainability and wanderlust. My guests, George and Sinead from Electric Vagabonds...
Make your vocation your vacation - a story of a sailing school
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have been thinking about learning to sail by doing sailing courses, then you don’t want to miss this episode! I’m talking with someone whos...
A five year adventure through South American rivers
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’m bringing you a true adventure story and a very unique one at that! ⛵️ You will hear what it’s like to go way off the beaten path...
How to enjoy cruising the ICW & Bahamas' pros and cons
20 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the 100,000 downloads milestone episode! 🥳 This week we learn about cruising the Intracoastal waterway, or ICW, the inland waterway that...
Working from a sailboat while cruising the Greek Islands
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Picture a sailboat against the backdrop of the gorgeous Greek archipelago and you'll get an idea of how everyday life looks like for Emily and Adam fr...
The Pacific off the beaten path + essential broker questions answered
06 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After 20+ years with the Canadian Forces, Max and Elizabeth Shaw decided to leave their military careers behind and switch things up a bit - by going ...
Five year circumnavigation and cruising life in the Bahamas
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Who hasn't dreamt about sailing around the world at some point in time? My guest, Amy Alton from Out Chasing Stars followed that dream and made it a p...
What you need to know about insurance
23 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week it’s time for a deep dive into all things insurance. This episode will cover a high-level overview of the current insurance market, what e...
Liveaboard life in California in all its glory and frustration
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Living on a sailboat under the California sun with a comfortable climate and amazing islands to explore nearby sounds phenomenal, and my guests Mariss...
Hawaii as a liveaboard destination - a paradise has its challenges!
09 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we go to Hawaii, to see what the liveaboard life is like in a place that many think as paradise - turns out, living on a sailboat in Hawaii ...
No excuse for a boring life: Circumnavigation after retirement
02 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How did a three-year sailing trip turn into a 12-year circumnavigation? David Haigh left on his sailing trip after retiring from his job at a universi...
Learning the cruising lifestyle as full-time nomadic sailors
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn't it be wise and fun to learn the cruising lifestyle before you spend a very large sum of money on your own boat? This is exactly what Sarah Fi...
Sailing Totem: Boat shopping mistakes to avoid and advice for a happy life onboard
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
After well over a decade of sailing, what are the highlights of the cruising life? What is Mexico like as a liveaboard destination? What are some of t...
Conscious living as liveaboards in Australia
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week I’ll take you to Australia, to hear about the liveaboard life on a small catamaran, starting with absolutely no sailing experience and lea...
3 Generations chasing offshore sailing dreams and faraway destinations
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Three generations, two boats and one dream - now this is a winning combination! This is the approach the crew of Cruising Meraki has taken to the live...
Buying a catamaran in the Caribbean
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Boat shopping in the Caribbean sounds like a dream but as today's episode will reveal, it's not exactly straight-forward. My guests, Brioni and Iain f...
Buying and refitting a sailboat in Mexico
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Buying a sailboat far from home is something that many of us may have considered, especially if the goal is to start sailing somewhere different or if...
Living life to the fullest as liveaboards
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I will take you to the Pacific Northwest, to chat with a couple who has tried a few forms of non-conventional living and of course now they ...
Expert Interview: Saving lives on the water
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
❗️Expert interview! ❗️Today we dive into the world of search and rescue with Royal Canadian Marine Search And Rescue (RCMSAR), a not-for-profi...
Liveaboards in Mexico and sailing the Pacific all the way to Australia
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about sailing in the Pacific and liveaboard life in Mexico ☀️My guests are Sarah and Will Curry, who have a lot of experience ...
The risks and rewards of raising a family on a boat
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What is it like to live on a sailboat and raise a family? Not just for a few years, but for over a decade. And not just one or two kids, but five. If ...
How to take a career break and go on a family sailing adventure
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
While many of us dream of setting sail with no end date in mind, it's probably more common (and more realistic!) to plan for a shorter sailing adventu...
When sailing is a passion, life is an adventure
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
When sailing and cruising internationally becomes a serious life goal, it usually requires some adjustments and a lot of learning. Today's guest, Kayl...
Liveaboard entrepreneur life and a boat shopping cautionary tale
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
❗️Attention all boat shoppers! ❗️In this episode I chat with Sonya and Jack from Two the Horizon. In addition to a boat shopping misadventure ...
Lin Pardey: Stories from a true sailing legend
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who has researched some sailing literature or been inspired by the phrase 'go simple, go small, go now' will be familiar with my guest in this ...
A sailing veterinarian saving animals in Central America and Mexico
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you have ever travelled in a foreign country and wished you could help the stray animals living on the streets - this episode is for you. I had the...
How to go from zero sailing experience to crossing oceans and travelling the world
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get started with sailing when you don't have a clue how to sail and you're not part of the sailing community? All you know is that it is th...
Advice and adventures from Antarctica to Svalbard and everywhere in between
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest, Amanda Swan, has decades of sailing experience and she has a wealth of knowledge about all things sailing. It’s not often that I talk...
When a sailing sabbatical turns into a lifestyle - and a business
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is a story about a family who believed there had to be more to life than jobs, school and 'the usual'. After learning about the sailin...
Crossing oceans as crew and living aboard in Guatemala
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As someone who has embarked on this sailing adventure by herself, Liz Riley has experienced the support and positive power of the sailing community. B...
Expert interview: What you need to know about boat surveys
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
You think you have found your dream boat, but how do you know you're not buying a lemon? You have an expert do a boat survey! As a key part of the boa...
Expert interview: Selecting a good bluewater sailboat
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I bring you something a little different as I interview John Neal from Mahina Offshore Services, and we talk all about what makes a go...
Young professionals living on a sailboat in Seattle
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I chat with Cory and Chris from SV Constellation, a lovely young professional couple who live on their 45 foot Freedom sailboat in Seattle. ...
Building confidence before grand adventures in Alaska and beyond
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you have a dream of starting with local sailing adventures, building experience and confidence and then heading out to explore the world? This week...
Sustainable cruising lifestyle in British Columbia
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever thought about the liveaboard life as a sustainable lifestyle alternative? This week I chat with Taryn and Logan from Wayward Life Sailin...
Leaving the comfort zone and making life of travel the reality
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I chat with Brooke and Gary from SV One Life, who traded the American dream for their dream, meaning they now live on a sailboat and explore...
Getting ready for long-distance cruising while growing a Youtube channel
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk with a lovely sailing couple, Alie and Ben from Breaking Waves Sailing. They are currently cruising in British Columbia and are...
Working full time from a sailboat while travelling the world
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever dreamed of working from a sailboat while exploring the world? Today's guests, Roxy and Phil from SV Sonder are doing just that. In this ...
The reality of liveaboard sailing: Epic adventures and sleepless nights
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
My first guests are Darren and Amanda from SV Panda and oh boy do they have a story to tell! Their journey has taken them from Florida and the Caribbe...
Liveaboard Sailing Podcast Trailer
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hi there, and welcome to the Liveaboard Sailing Podcast! It's your host Annika here.I’m hosting this podcast because I want to learn everything that...