Salty Podcast: Sailing Stories

Unfiltered Sailboat Buying Advice with James Evenson, author of "Be The Captain" | Salty Podcast #97

04 Jun 2026

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Send us Fan MailTo buy James' book, visit www.BetheCaptain.comA keel leak that grows the harder you sail is the kind of story that rewires how yo...

From Blackhawk Pilot to Island Packet 44 Sailor | SV Validated | Salty Podcast #96

22 May 2026

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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...

Growing Up at Sea: 12-Year-Old Sailor Atticus from @BoyMeetsOcean | Salty Podcast #95

04 May 2026

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Send us Fan MailA 12-year-old on night watch, clipped in, steering a 46-foot catamaran through real offshore conditions while his friends back home ar...

Sailing to Luperon Dominican Republic Safely | Salty Podcast #94

02 May 2026

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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 ...

Sailing The Crooked Anchor | No Sailing Experience to Life in the Bahamas | Salty Podcast #93

25 Apr 2026

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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 ...

Catching up with Sailing Jeep in Georgetown, Bahamas! | Salty Podcast #92

21 Apr 2026

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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 meeti...

Met on a SAILOR DATING SITE to Cruising Full-Time | Salty Podcast #91

05 Apr 2026

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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 h...

Talking with Full-Time Liveaboards from Cruisers Beach in Big Majors, Exumas Bahamas | Salty Podcast #90

30 Mar 2026

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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 pl...

Bahamas Update from Capt Tinsley aboard @SaltyAbandon!

24 Mar 2026

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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 t...

Dreams • Courage • Grief: Sailing After Loss | Salty Podcast #89

16 Feb 2026

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Send a textSalty Podcast Sailor Shirts:  https://saltypodcast.myshopify.comThe wind doesn’t just move a boat; it moves a life. Captain Tinsley sits...

Bahamas Weather Check… and UFOs Offshore?! (Sailing Jeep in Georgetown) | Salty Podcast #88

07 Feb 2026

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Send us a textForty-knot gusts, nine-foot swell, and a mooring field packed with boats waiting out yet another front—welcome to a real-time snapshot...

Salty Podcast #87⛵When Sailing Turns Serious | Sailing the Oceanaire ⛵

15 Jan 2026

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Send us a textA quiet dinner at anchor turned into the kind of emergency every cruiser dreads. Within hours, pain escalated into a misdiagnosed crisis...

Salty Podcast #86⛵ They Sailed to the Sea of Cortez | Catching Up with 2 Brits 1 Box

10 Jan 2026

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Send us a textA 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 kn...

Salty Podcast #85 ⛵ How Long Do Marine Diesel Engines Really Last? How to Make Yours Last Longer

04 Jan 2026

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Send us a textWhat if your diesel’s lifespan is mostly in your control? We sit down with sailor and mechanic Vanessa Lindsley—who has hand‑crank...

Salty Podcast #84⛵She’s Back! @WildernessofWaves & Just crossed the Indian Ocean!

18 Dec 2025

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Send us a textThe 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 cro...

Salty Podcast #83 🚨 LIVE from FL KEYS! 🚨 Can a sailboat really be a tour bus? ⛵🎸

13 Dec 2025

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Send us a textSalt air, guitar strings, and a catamaran that doubles as a tour bus—this conversation sails straight into the heart of Gulf Coast lif...

Salty Podcast #82 ⛵ Experience Offshore Sailing… BEFORE Buying a Boat! 🌊 with #SailLibra

04 Dec 2025

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Send us a textHey everybody, and welcome back to the Salty Podcast, coming to you live from Marathon, Florida aboard Salty Abandon. Tonight’s episod...

Salty Podcast #81 ⛵SV Fresh2Salty Returns | Sailing Family of 5

20 Nov 2025

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Send us a textA 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 du...

Salty Podcast #80 ⛵ Bahamas Rewind: Weather & Routing for Sailing

13 Nov 2025

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Send us a textPlanning to sail from Miami to Georgetown without a single overnight? We lay out a proven, day-only route that respects winter weather, ...

Salty Podcast #79⛵ From Disaster to Innovation: the Storm that Inspired PredictWind

06 Nov 2025

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Send us a textA thousand miles from Hawaii, the chainplate ripped out and the mast went over the side. That sleepless night in the Transpac didn’t j...

Salty Podcast #78 ⛵ Bahamas Bound: Repairs, Route, Weather⛵Live from Sea Hag Marina

25 Oct 2025

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Send us a textA single upgrade can change the way you move through the water. We just installed a below-deck autopilot and walk through what it means ...

Salty Podcast #77 ⛵ Sail Orange Beach to Bahamas | The Journey begins

03 Oct 2025

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Send us a textThe 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 ...

Salty Podcast #76 ⛵ PredictWind: Weather Tools Every Sailor Should Know

25 Sep 2025

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Send us a textHave you ever found yourself desperately checking multiple weather apps before casting off, still uncertain if you're making the ri...

Salty Podcast #75 ⛵SV Delos LIVE on the Salty Podcast!

18 Sep 2025

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Send us a textWhat does it take to completely transform your life? For Brian of Sailing Delos, it was a moment of clarity in his manager's office...

Salty Podcast #74⛵ RV Roads to Sailboat Dreams: LIVE with @2Brits1Box

06 Sep 2025

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Send us a textThe transformative journey from land to sea captures the imagination of many adventurers, but few make the leap quite like Billy and Liz...

Salty Podcast #73🎙️Started Sailing 5 Years Ago⛵Now Across Atlantic Solo

30 Aug 2025

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Send us a textWhat drives someone to leave everything behind and race solo across an ocean? Five years ago, Amber Hassan didn't know how to sail....

Salty Podcast #72 ⛵️ "Sailing Equals Freedom" with @ShipwreckSurvivor

28 Aug 2025

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Send us a textSome 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 Live...

Salty Podcast #71⛵️Below Deck S12 - Hugo Ortega | Reality TV drama vs.Real life at sea 🌊

21 Aug 2025

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Send us a text📅 Wed, 6pm CT 8/20/25📍 Live on @SaltyAbandon (FB, IG, X) + @SVSaltyAbandon (YouTube)▶️ Playlist & past episodes: https://t...

Salty Podcast #70⛵️Old Boat? Bahamas? Hard Truths about Insurance Explained!

15 Aug 2025

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Send us a textThe truth about yacht insurance isn't what most boat owners expect to hear. As insurance veteran Keri Gonzalez reveals in this cand...

Salty Podcast #69 ⛵️ Sailing into Freedom: One Man's Journey to Boat Life

09 Aug 2025

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Send us a textAustin embodies what he calls the "tropical freedom mindset" – a philosophy that's taken him from the digital nomad sce...

Salty Podcast #68 ⛵ Navigating Work and Sailing without Quitting their Day Jobs

07 Aug 2025

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Send us a textWhat does it look like when you refuse to choose between career and adventure? Casey and Steve have found that sweet spot—spending hal...

Salty Podcast #67 ⛵ From Wreck to Wonder! | The Sailing Magic Carpet Story

31 Jul 2025

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Send us a textWatch Full Episode https://youtube.com/live/Pf-pWDAL048When Maya and Aladino first laid eyes on their Cape George 36, most sailors would...

Salty Podcast Bonus Episode ⛵ LIVE Chat: Sailing Bahamas Prep with Key West John!

26 Jul 2025

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Send us a textThe allure of crystal-clear Bahamian waters calls countless sailors each year, but planning that perfect island-hopping adventure requir...

Salty Podcast #66 ⛵️ Living on a Sailboat Moored in Key West: Stan Loveday's Story

11 Jul 2025

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Send us a textHave you ever dreamed of escaping to paradise without emptying your savings account? Meet Stan Loveday, a sailor, author, and retired fi...

Salty Podcast #65 ⛵ Born on a Sailboat & Still in the Game as Sailors & Yacht Brokers

03 Jul 2025

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Send us a textBuying a boat isn't just a transaction—it's the gateway to freedom, adventure, and a lifestyle that many dream about but are...

Salty Podcast #64⛵Started Sailing at 60 | Sailed Solo New England to Bahamas!

26 Jun 2025

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Send us a textWhat happens when a 60-year-old retired teacher decides to sail solo from New England to the Bahamas? Deborah Hammett's remarkable ...

Salty Podcast #63 ⛵ Jerome Rand of @SailingIntoOblivian's 29,805-Mile Solo Sail Around the World aboard Mighty Sparrow

19 Jun 2025

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Send us a textThe moment Jerome Rand set sail from the United States in his 1975 Westsail 32, he entered a world few modern sailors will ever experien...

Salty Podcast #61⛵ Brit Sails from United Kingdom to the Caribbean

06 Jun 2025

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Send us a textWhat does it take to transform from a military officer into a global sailor chasing the horizon? Captain James Canning's journey ab...

Salty Podcast #62 ⚓️ @Sailing_with_Phoenix Arrives in Hawaii! 🌺 What's next?

06 Jun 2025

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Send us a textWhat drives someone with zero ocean experience to sail 2,500 miles across the Pacific alone with just a cat as crew? Oliver's remar...

Salty Podcast #60 ⛵One Sailor’s Jeanneau 419 Upgrades🔧

08 May 2025

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Send us a textRich Whitlock (@rich_whitlock9603) shares the smart upgrades he’s made to his 2018 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 419—from ☀️ solar and 📡...

Salty Podcast #59 | ⛵️ LIVE from a Sailboat in the Solomon Islands! 🚨

24 Apr 2025

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Send us a textWhat if you could walk away from everything? The bills, the commute, the endless cycle of working to pay for things you barely have time...

Salty Podcast #58 | Sailing Oregon to Hawaii ➡️🌺: @Sailing_with_Phoenix Prepares to Cross the Pacific ⛵🐾🌊

17 Apr 2025

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Send us a textOliver from Sailing Phoenix returns for a live update before he sets sail on one of the biggest adventures of his life—a solo(ish) cro...

Salty Podcast #57 | ⛵️⚓️ Sailing & Anchoring Expert Tips for St-Martin/Sint Maarten in the Caribbean

10 Apr 2025

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Send us a textHayden & Radeen of S/V Island Spirit are back, streaming 🎙️ LIVE from Saint-Martin in the Caribbean (but the ended up being in ...

Salty Podcast Part 3 of 3 Part-Series | Island Packet Factory Tour⛵ | Behind-the-Scenes of Building Island Packet Sailboats!

07 Apr 2025

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Send us a textWelcome to Part 3 of the Island Packet Factory Tour series! In this final episode, factory owners Darrell & Leslie Allen take Capn T...

Salty Podcast #56 | ⛵LIVE: Sailing Life w/ @JulietSVSpica on an Island Packet 35 Sailboat!

03 Apr 2025

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Send us a textJuliette of sailing vessel Spica shares her journey from sailing novice to confident sailor, now planning an ambitious voyage from Flori...

Salty Podcast Part 2 of 3 Part-Series | Island Packet Factory Tour⛵IP349 Sailboat Up Close🔥

27 Mar 2025

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Send us a textStep 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 ...

Salty Podcast Part 1 of 3 Part-Series |⛵ Island Packet Factory Tour | IP44' Motor Sailer ⛵

23 Mar 2025

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Send us a textThis 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 epi...

Salty Podcast #55 | 📢🎙️LIVE from Tahiti ⛵Sailing to French Polynesia! 🌊

20 Mar 2025

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Send us a textWhat draws sailors to cross vast oceans, leaving behind comfort and certainty for the unknown? Saskia shares her remarkable journey from...

Salty Podcast #54 | ⛵⚓All the Best Anchorages in the Florida Keys 🎙️ Local Knowledge!

13 Mar 2025

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Send us a textEmerald waters, secluded beaches, and tropical breezes await in the Florida Keys—America's own Caribbean paradise. But how can yo...

Salty Podcast #53 | ⛵ Sailing the Bahamas LIVE with Dennis Jay & S/V Delta Blues! 🌊🏝️

06 Mar 2025

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Send us a textSailing legend Dennis Jay joins us to share his inspiring journey across the beautiful Bahamas. Discover how life's challenges can ...

Salty Podcast #52 | ⛵️ Need a Sailboat Maintenance Check-List? 🔧 Get it here from an expert!

27 Feb 2025

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Send us a textBuying a sailboat opens the door to exciting adventures, but maintaining it is where the real journey begins! This episode features Coli...

Salty Podcast #51 | ⛵Circumnavigating with Sailing Songbird! LIVE from New Zealand⚓🌊

21 Feb 2025

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Send us a textJoin us as we set sail on an extraordinary journey with Luke Hartley, a celebrated sailor with a remarkable following of over 900,000 on...

Salty Podcast #50 |🌎⚓Sailing the World: One Woman's Circumnavigation Update – Currently in Mexico!

30 Jan 2025

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Send us a textCatch up with Ulrika of SV Sarantium, a 1995 Island Packet 40 Sailboat, on her inspiring circumnavigation journey—she’s currently in...

Salty Podcast #49 | Sailing Solo Around the World: Olivia Wyatt’s Golden Globe Race Journey 🌍⛵

23 Jan 2025

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Send us a textJoin me as I chat with Olivia Wyatt, who's in full preparation mode for the 2026 Golden Globe Race! 🧭⛵ Imagine this: Sailing s...

Salty Podcast #48 | ⛵How to Buy, Finance & Insure a Sailboat Without Sinking the Budget. 💸📝⚓

16 Jan 2025

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Send us a textDreaming of owning a sailboat & sailing to the Caribbean? ⛵ Tune in to Salty Podcast #48: I chat with a boat broker about buying, ...

Salty Podcast #47 | Sailing Antigua ⛵️🌴 Expert Tips, Tricks, & Stories from Paradise 🏝️✨

09 Jan 2025

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Send us a text*Sailing Antigua* with Hayden & Radeen of S/V Island Spirit, LIVE from the Caribbean!   Expert tips, tricks, and incredible stories...

Salty Podcast #46 | ⛵Sailing into History: Tania Aebi’s Iconic Circumnavigation at 18 🌍

12 Dec 2024

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Send us a textJoin me, Capn Tinsley as I chat with Tania Aebi, the trailblazing sailor who, at just 18, embarked on a solo circumnavigation aboard her...

Salty Podcast Bonus | Who is Exclusive to Island Packet Sailboats? 🛠️⛵Meet Mack Yacht Services!

05 Dec 2024

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Send us a textIn the latest episode of the Salty Podcast, we delve into the captivating world of yacht restoration with Colin and Terry from Adventure...

Salty Podcast #45 | Sailed Florida to Australia: SV KaiBo's Epic Island Packet 370 Adventure 🌏⛵

28 Nov 2024

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Send us a textEmbark on an unforgettable nautical journey with Aga Sina, our adventurous guest who traversed the vast waters from Florida to Australia...

Salty Podcast #44 | ⛵️No Rules, Just Dreams: Sailing Phoenix's Leap 🌎

21 Nov 2024

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Send us a textWelcome back to the Salty Podcast.  Tonight, we’re diving into an incredible story with Oliver from Sailing Phoenix. Imagine leaving ...

Salty Podcast #43: 🎙️Returns💔Honoring Salty Scotty | 3-Month Bahamas Provisioning Plan

14 Nov 2024

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Send us a textJoin me as we commemorate the legacy of my beloved late husband, Scott Myrick, fondly known as Salty Scotty, in a heartfelt return to th...

Salty Podcast #42 | Navigating Bahamas with Sailing Veterans!⛵Learn from the Best!

24 Oct 2024

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Send us a textEver dreamt of navigating the Bahamas like a seasoned pro? Join us on the Salty Podcast as we unlock the secrets of the Bahamian seas wi...

Salty Podcast #41 | 🌊❄️Patagonia to the Arctic: Epic Sailing Adventures with SY Touche!🧭✨

16 Oct 2024

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Send us a textSY Touche Route:  https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Touche/?Sailors and adventurers Judy, from Denmark, and Håkon Jaco...

Salty Podcast #40 |⛵️Sailed Around the World Solo Unassisted & WON!🌍Kirsten Neuschafer

10 Oct 2024

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Send us a textRacing the Old-Fashioned Way! 🌊⛵️ Join me as I chat with South African sailor Kirsten Neuschäfer, winner of the 2022 Golden Glob...

Salty Podcast #39 | Sailboats & Hurricanes! 🌪️⛵

25 Sep 2024

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Send us a textNavigating the Storm with Vanessa Linsley & Key West John 🌪️⛵ YouTube Podlink: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast39Vanessa and...

Salty Podcast #38 | ⛵What’s the Best Sailing Route from Florida to the Caribbean?🌴✨

19 Sep 2024

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Send us a textJoin me as Hayden & Radeen, the crew of SV Island Spirit, share their proven sail route from Florida to the Caribbean.  Expect exci...

Salty Podcast #37 | 🏝️ Sailing Wanderer LIVE from the Caribbean on a Beneteau Oceanis 41.1! ⛵️🌊

12 Sep 2024

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Send us a textJoin me as Sailing Wanderer shares their incredible journey sailing down the West Coast, through the Panama Canal, and into the Caribbea...

Salty Podcast #36 | ⛵Maverick's Journey: Trading the Desk for a Deck | Epic Sail from Guatemala to Louisiana! ⛵

29 Aug 2024

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Send us a textJoin The Salty Podcast as we chat with Shane, the Sailing Advisor, and his wife, Amy, about their adventures aboard SV Maverick — from...

Salty Podcast #35 | 🌊 Island Packet 35 Takes on Central America Sailing! ⛵

22 Aug 2024

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Send us a textCapn Tinsley chats with Dean Porter about his incredible journey on S/V BseaChamp to San Salvador and Central America's wild coastl...

Salty Podcast #34.5 | BONUS: ⛵️ LIVE from FL Keys - Key West John’s Lower Keys Sail! ⛵️

17 Aug 2024

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Send us a textEver 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 ...

Salty Podcast #34 | ⛵️Sailor Stories: S/V Terratima's Epic Voyage | Extended Sail Canada to Mexico⛵️

15 Aug 2024

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Send us a textCapn Tinsley of S/V Salty Abandon interviews the crew of S/V Terratima, an Island Packet 465, about their incredible extended sail from ...

Salty Podcast #33 | ⛵ Solo Sailing British Columbia, Cabo, Galapagos, to around the World🌴

08 Aug 2024

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Send us a textCan one woman really sail solo from British Columbia to Mexico? Join us on the Salty Podcast as Ulrika, an inspiring solo female sailor,...

Salty Podcast #31 | ⛵Sailing Therapy for PTSD with Hang Loose Sailing in Australia 🌊

24 Jul 2024

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Send us a textI’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...

Salty Podcast #30 | ⛵ Sailing Through Time: Bear Point Marina's Rich History ⛵🏖️

18 Jul 2024

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Send us a textJoin me for a special combined episode of The Salty Podcast and Gettin' Beachy Podcast! I delve into the fascinating history and ex...

Salty Podcast #29 | 🌊 This is Sailing: From Calm Seas to 60 Knot Winds ⛵

11 Jul 2024

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Send us a textJoin 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 ...

Salty Podcast 28.5 Bonus | 🌪️Hurricane Beryl Chat with Key West John 🗣️

03 Jul 2024

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Send us a textHey everybody, this is Captain Tinsley with a bonus episode of the Salty Podcast! In this special episode, I chat with Key West John abo...

Salty Podcast #28 | ⛵Restoring a Classic 1989 Jeanneau Sun Magic & Raising a Toddler Sailor: Luke's Inspiring Journey 🌊🏝️

03 Jul 2024

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Send us a text Join me for an inspiring episode of The Salty Podcast where I interview Luke, the owner of "Sailing with Storm." Luke and hi...

Salty Podcast #27 | 🌊⛵ What Does it Take to Sail? Where do I start? Right here! 🏝️🌟

27 Jun 2024

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Send us a textJoin Capn Tinsley on the podcast as I chat with the owners of Emerald Coast Sailing School in Pensacola, FL. Discover how this top ASA-c...

Salty Podcast #26 | ⛵Dreams of Sailing South to Warmer Waters on an Island Packet 27⛵

20 Jun 2024

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Send us a textJoin me live as I chat with a passionate sailor who owns an Island Packet 27 and dreams of navigating from New England to the warmer sou...

Salty Podcast #25 | 🌴 From Dreams to Sails: Retiring to the Caribbean on S/V Oceanaire- Adventures & Mishaps Unveiled 🌊

13 Jun 2024

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Send us a textJoin Capn Tinsley for a captivating live episode! Meet the adventurous couple, Chris & Renee, who retired to their 52-foot sailboat,...

Salty Podcast #24 | ⛵✨ Sailing Dreams: One Year with a Sailboat! | First-Time Owner's Journey! 🌊🌟

06 Jun 2024

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Send us a textJoin Capn Tinsley as she talks with Kennan Cooley, a sailor from the DC area who is celebrating one year of sailboat ownership! We'...

Salty Podcast #23 | ⛵🌊 Gulf Coast Sailing: Orange Beach to Crystal River on Island Packet 29! 🌴🏝️

23 May 2024

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Send us a textCap'n Tinsley talks to two sailors about their recent sailing adventure along the Gulf Coast from Orange Beach, AL, to Crystal Rive...

Salty Podcast #22 | ⛵ Growing Up on a Sailboat | Real-Sail-Life Story: Family, Hurricanes, Struggles, Fun 🌪️❤️🌊

16 May 2024

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Send us a textCap'n Tinsley talks to real life-long sailor & author of "Boat Girl" ... A gripping memoir of family drama, hurricane...

Salty Podcast #21 | ⛵✨ How Island Packet Yachts Transformed & Modernized Sailboat Buying Choices! ⛵🔄

09 May 2024

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Send us a textJoin Cap'n Tinsley as she talks with Leslie Allen from Island Packet Yachts for a live chat! 🛥️ Discover how and why Leslie &a...

Salty Podcast #20 | 🌴⛵ Salty Sailor Living in Guatemala for 4 Years! What's it Like? Ask Capt Vinnie! 🌊❓

02 May 2024

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Send us a textTranscript here:  https://share.descript.com/view/ZVzLUmr9TxKListen to one sailors adventures in sailing to Guatemala and living there ...

Salty Podcast 19 | ⛵🛠️ Sailboat Outfitting/Repairs: Expert Advice from Yacht Rigger in St. Petersburg, FL 🌴⚓

25 Apr 2024

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Send us a textGet insider tips and professional insights on sailboat outfitting in an exclusive interview with Steve Lloyd, founder of Yacht Rigger in...

Salty Podcast #18 | 🧭⛵ How is Celestial Navigation Relevant to Sailors Today? | Listen to the Expert! 🌟🔭

18 Apr 2024

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Send us a textAudio from Video Livestream April 17, 2024: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcast18Cap'n Tinsley talks to Commander Chris Kreitlein (USN...

Salty Podcast #17 | ⛵🌴 Sailing & Chartering an Island Packet 349 Sailboat in Panama City Beach, FL 🌊✨

11 Apr 2024

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Send us a textCap'n Tinsley talks to the crew/owners Sailing & Chartering a 2020 Island Packet 349 Sailboat out of Panama City Beach, FL, S/V...

Salty Podcast #16 | 🏝️⛵ LIVE! Family of 5 Living on a Sailboat in the Bahamas! 🌊👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

04 Apr 2024

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Send us a textCap'n Tinsley talks to the crew, family of 5, on Sailing Vessel Fresh to Salty, about their sailing adventures as a family in the B...

Salty Podcast #15 | 🌍⛵ What's it Like to Sail Around the World on an Island Packet 420 Sailboat? 🌊✨

28 Mar 2024

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Send us a textCap'n Tinsley talks to the crew of Sailing Vessell Trance, an Island Packet 420 that circumnavigated the globe!  Dan & Marlene...

Salty Podcast #14.5 Bonus | ⛵💰 Budget Sailing from Key West to Everglades City | Includes Anchorages 🌴⚓

21 Mar 2024

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Send us a textCap'n Tinsley talks to Key West John about his sailing route from Key West to Everglades Citysaltyabandon, sailing, podcast, island...

Salty Podcast #14 | ⛵🌊 Sailing an Island Packet from Texas to the FL Keys to Maine 🌴🦞

21 Mar 2024

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Send us a textCap'n Tinsley talks to the new owners of a 2005 Island Packet 485 Sailboat LIVE from their boat in Panama City, FL! Take a sail dow...

Salty Podcast #13 |⛵🌴 Captain of Island Packet 445 Sailboat in Gulf Breeze 🌊✨

14 Mar 2024

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Send us a textCap'n Tinsley talks to Chuck, Captain/Owner of Sailing Vessel Freedom, an Island Packet 445 Sailboat in Gulf Breeze, FL.  Audio fr...

Salty Podcast #12 | 🏝️⛵ LIVE from a Sailboat in the Caribbean | SV Island Spirit! 🌊🌞

07 Mar 2024

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Send us a textCap'n Tinsley talks to Hayden & Radeen from their anchored Island Packet sailboat in Sint Maarten in the Caribbean.  Audio fro...

Salty Podcast #11 | 🏝️⛵ LIVE from Sailboat in Georgetown, Bahamas! 🌊✨

29 Feb 2024

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Send us a textWant to support the podcast?  http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon.  Captain Tinsley gets an updated on full-time sailing cruisers Mike &am...

Salty Podcast #1 | ⛵📚 Capt School Instructor | Capt Ralph Bush 🌊✨

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textThis was my first LIVE Podcast episode and we had some guest mic issues at the very beginning.  So please fast forward through that and...

Salty Podcast #2 | ⛵💨 Discussing My Uncomfortable Solo Sail Gulf Crossing 🌊😬

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWant to support the podcast? http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon.  Captain Tinsley talks with Salty Scotty about my solo Gulf Crossing. I&a...

Salty Podcast #3 | ⛵🔍 Do I Need a Boat Survey? 🤔📋

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWant to support the podcast? http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon.  Captain Tinsley talks with with Cecilia Potts of Set Sail Marine Survey....

Salty Podcast #4 | 🚤📦 Need a Boat Delivered? Hire This Guy! Parks Marine Service 🌊✨

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWant to support the podcast? http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon.  Captain Tinsley talks with Blaine Parks of Parks Marine Services, an exp...

Salty Podcast #5 | 🏝️⛵ Key West John & the Sailing Pirate Life 🏴‍☠️🌊

24 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Send us a textWant to support the podcast? http://patreon.com/SaltyAbandon.  Salty Podcast #5 | Key West John & the Sailing Pirate Life.  Record...