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Passages From The Heart PodcastSailing The Nomadic Life with Paul Trammell | Ep 3 PFTH PodcastGet ready to voyage from the remote south coast fjords of Newfoundland to the steamy jungle of Panama and adventures in between! I chat with author, sailor, podcaster, artist, surfer, and adventurer Paul Trammell as he shares inspiring stories of chasing his dreams and how he came to find peace living aboard Windflower, his beautiful 1972 Cartwright 40.Before Paul started chasing dreams aboard Windflower, he shares insight from his life as a high school teacher, a musician, a carpenter and how that path culminated in a profound realization that he wanted to quit both drinking and drugs. With...
2025-08-091h 16
Exit Plan: WriterEP06: A Writing Life at Sea – with Paul TrammellA story about leaving everything and building a writing life on board a sailboat. In this episode I interview author and sailor Paul Trammell to talk about creativity, solitude, writing routines, and how he’s built a multi-stream writing life from the sea.Mentioned in this episode:Paul Trammell’s website and booksDream Chasers and Eccentrics podcastOffshore Sailing and Cruising podcastPaul’s books The Gold Box, Until They Bury Me, and On a Belt of Foaming SeasKeywords: writing routine, author productivity, writing on a sailboat, how to write o...
2025-08-051h 39
Dream Chasers and EccentricsPoetry Episode 2Orignial poetry recited by the author, Paul Trammell. Shownotes are here Support the show through patreon
2025-07-1733 min
Dream Chasers and EccentricsMeteor Shower, a Short StoryMeteor Shower is an original short story by Paul Trammell, narrated by the author. Every month, I post a short story on my substack page. If you sign up, and it's free, you'll get a short story, written by me, in your inbox on the first of every month, as well as occasional poetry, books reviews, and essays. Find this at https://paultrammell.substack.com/ Shownotes are at https://www.paultrammell.com/dream-chasers-and-eccentrics Support the show through Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/DreamChasersandEccentrics
2025-07-1024 min
5AM Podcast🦈 From Addiction to Adventure ☀️ Paul Trammell ⛵️ Sailing, Sobriety Creative Rebirth | 5 AM Podcast💡 Discover how @paulwtrammell ⛵️ transformed his life through sailing, sobriety, and storytelling in this captivating episode of the 5 AM Podcast with Michael Klassen. Paul shares his remarkable journey from aspiring rock star to seasoned sailor, including his bucket-list adventure navigating the rugged coasts of Newfoundland. Learn how embracing sobriety became the catalyst for Paul's creative renaissance, fueling his success as an author across multiple genres. In this trending conversation with Michael Klassen, you'll discover:✅ Paul's journey illustrates the power of reinvention.✅ Sailing provided Paul with a sense of freedom and accomplishment.✅ Nature offers profound lessons and inspiration.✅ Sobriety was a turning point in...
2025-04-1137 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellThe Last Voyage of AsteriaThe Last Voyage of Asteria is Tapio Lehtinen's latest book, co-written by Paul Trammell, and documents Tapio's 2022 Golden Globe Race, during which his boat, Asteria, sank while 460 nm SE of South Africa. In this episode, I read from the book, including the beginning and also the chapter titled "Lessons Learned," which disusses what Tapio learned from the sinking and from entering the life raft, and inccludes a list of all the safety gear required by the Golden Globe Race NOR. Find links and photos here Support the show here
2025-03-3135 min
Dream Chasers and EccentricsErden Eruc, a Solo Human-Powered CircumnavigationErden is one of two people to have circumnavigated under human power, and Erden is the only to have done it solo, and he did it by rowing, cycling, kayaking, and hiking. He holds an amazing 18 Guiness World Records. We talk about rowing across oceans, bicycling across continenets, hiking across Papua New Guinea, his route around the world, training, dealing with difficult situations, eating coffe grounds, sharks, whales, tuna, sea turtles, birds, recording whale sounds along the way, the benefits of unplugging from society and spending time at sea, entering the 2026 Golden Globe Race, and more.
2024-11-2148 min
Absorb The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.On a Belt of Foaming Seas by Tapio Lehtinen, Ari Pusa, Paul Trammell, Barry PickthallPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/65235to listen full audiobooks.
Title: On a Belt of Foaming Seas
Author: Tapio Lehtinen, Ari Pusa, Paul Trammell, Barry Pickthall
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
Release date: 09-20-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Water Sports
Publisher's Summary:
One man’s challenge to compete in a yacht race around the world, as much against the natural elements as his fellow competitors... The 2018 Golden Globe Race marked the 50th anniversary of the Sunday-Times-sponsored solo circumnavigation and proved to be every bit of a boat and mind-breaking event as the first.
2024-09-206h 57Begin This Eye-Opening Full Audiobook — Perfect While Traveling.On a Belt of Foaming Seas by Tapio Lehtinen, Ari Pusa, Paul Trammell, Barry PickthallPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/65235to listen full audiobooks.
Title: On a Belt of Foaming Seas
Author: Tapio Lehtinen, Ari Pusa, Paul Trammell, Barry Pickthall
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 6 hrs and 57 mins
Release date: 09-20-24
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Water Sports
Publisher's Summary:
One man’s challenge to compete in a yacht race around the world, as much against the natural elements as his fellow competitors... The 2018 Golden Globe Race marked the 50th anniversary of the Sunday-Times-sponsored solo circumnavigation and proved to be every bit of a boat and mind-breaking event as the first.
2024-09-206h 57
A Joyful RebellionLiving the Dream- Intentional Life Design with Paul TrammellAJoyfulRebellion.com
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Have you ever asked someone how they are doing and they tell you they are “Living the dream”? It’s typically delivered with sarcastic undertones, but it got me thinking about how different my life would be if I took the time to design it with intention, rather than simply going through the motions.
My conversation today is with Paul Trammell. Paul has lived a big life and is truly living his dream with intention. He’s gone through many journeys so far, from a career as a musician to a commitm...
2024-09-0550 min
Dream Chasers and EccentricsJourney to the Ragged IslandsThis episode features the first two chapters of the audiobook Journey to the Ragged Islands, by Paul Trammell, as read by the author (and the host of this podcast). Shownotes are here https://www.paultrammell.com/dream-chasers-and-eccentrics Support the podcast through Patreon here https://www.patreon.com/DreamChasersandEccentrics
2024-08-2242 min
Eat. Explore. Love. The Podcast!BONUS: Life of a Nomadic Sailor w/ Paul TrammellFor my guest today, we’re speaking with author, nomadic sailor, as well as former rock star, Paul Trammell. Paul is probably one of the coolest people I’ve spoken with as far as he has such amazing stories from living his life sailing pretty much full time.
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Please join me on my journey of self-exploration as I travel through the world. For more information on the different cities we talk about, check out the blog posts on eatexplorelove.com posted every Monday, Wedne...
2024-07-1737 min
Dream Chasers and EccentricsTo Play the Game, 72 Days of Survival in the AndesJohn Guiver is the author of the book "To Play the Game," the story of the aeronautical disaster of flight 571, which crashed in the Andes in 1972, and involved cannibalism in order to survive. John Guiver's lifetime interest in the 1972 Andes Flight Disaster led him to travel to the site of the accident in January 2013 in the company of one of the sixteen survivors, Eduardo Strauch. Through him, he met many others connected to the story, including survivors Pedro Algorta and Coche Inciarte, whose memoirs he translated. Over the years, he conducted numerous interviews within the close-knit passenger...
2024-07-111h 02
Sailing Into Oblivion PodcastEP#243 Conversation with Paul TrammellPaul Trammell is a fellow Sailor, author and Podcast host. Offshore Sailing and Cruising and Sailing Into Oblivion have come together for a casual convo about everything from fighting sharks to Staysail use and everything in-between. Paul has a real talent for writing and narrating his books, I listened to Journey to the Ragged Islands before our show and it was absolutely wonderful, and I can't wait to be reading the rest of his library while sailing aboard Sparrow in the future. Big thanks to Paul for taking some time to chat.
Paul's Podcasts: Offshore Sailing and Cruis...
2024-05-091h 35
BECAUSE EVERYONE HAS A STORY "BEHAS"Navigating Waves of Change A Writer's Tale of Sailing, Sobriety, and Self-Discovery - Paul Trammell : 130Paul Trammell is a seasoned writer and artist who lives on his sailing boat in the peaceful waters of Bocas del Toro, Panama. His story is one of transformation, describing his journey from a life steeped in music and art to finding solace in sobriety and the vast horizons of the sea.Throughout his story, Paul delves into the different layers of his life, sharing the vivid colours of his paintings, the rhythmic beats of his musical career, and the creative process behind his literary works. His books, such as "Alcoholics Not Anonymous: A Modern Way to...
2024-04-1542 min
Tune In To This Award-Winning Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Sailing to Newfoundland by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/72668to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sailing to Newfoundland
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 03-08-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: North America
Publisher's Summary:
Sailing to Newfoundland documents a solo journey on a 40' sailboat from Florida to the remote and uninhabited fjords of the south coast of Newfoundland, one of the few places in the world where raw, unspoiled nature meets the ocean and provides sheltered anchorages. From the author of Becoming a Sailor, Journey to the Ragged Islands, and Chasing the Nomadic...
2024-03-087h 31Enjoy The Inspiring Full Audiobook Now, Curious Minds!Sailing to Newfoundland by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/72668to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sailing to Newfoundland
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 03-08-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: North America
Publisher's Summary:
Sailing to Newfoundland documents a solo journey on a 40' sailboat from Florida to the remote and uninhabited fjords of the south coast of Newfoundland, one of the few places in the world where raw, unspoiled nature meets the ocean and provides sheltered anchorages. From the author of Becoming a Sailor, Journey to the Ragged Islands, and Chasing the Nomadic...
2024-03-087h 31Begin The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!Sailing to Newfoundland by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/65115to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sailing to Newfoundland
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 7 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 03-08-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Water Sports
Publisher's Summary:
Sailing to Newfoundland documents a solo journey on a 40' sailboat from Florida to the remote and uninhabited fjords of the south coast of Newfoundland, one of the few places in the world where raw, unspoiled nature meets the ocean and provides sheltered anchorages. From the author of Becoming a Sailor, Journey to the Ragged Islands, and Chasing the Nomadic...
2024-03-087h 31
Empowered Endeavors: Business Strategy for the Purpose-DrivenThe Sober Sailor's Journey: From Addiction to Author with Paul TrammellIn this conversation, Paul Trammell, author, and sailor, shares his journey of starting again and embracing a new life. He discusses how he found sailing and writing as substitutes for his previous addictive behaviors.
Paul also talks about his podcasting experience and his new show, Dream Chasers and Eccentrics. He emphasizes the importance of defining success based on happiness and reducing material desires. Paul reflects on the common theme in his life lessons, which is the pursuit of health and connection to nature. He also highlights the sense of community and connection he has found in the...
2024-02-1545 min
Embark On The Award-Winning Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!Chasing the Nomadic Dream by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/65075to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Chasing the Nomadic Dream
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
Release date: 02-13-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 10 ratings
Genres: Water Sports
Publisher's Summary:
Step into the life of the author as he chases his dream of ditching his life on land and embracing that of a nomadic cruising sailor. After selling his house and getting rid of everything else that won't come aboard, the author buys an old sailboat and embarks on a solo mission to live a simple nomadic life, surrounded...
2024-02-1310h 14Feel Into A Best-Selling Full Audiobook This Weekend.Chasing the Nomadic Dream by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/71523to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Chasing the Nomadic Dream
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
Release date: 02-13-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 10 ratings
Genres: Caribbean
Publisher's Summary:
Step into the life of the author as he chases his dream of ditching his life on land and embracing that of a nomadic cruising sailor. After selling his house and getting rid of everything else that won't come aboard, the author buys an old sailboat and embarks on a solo mission to live a simple nomadic life, surrounded by...
2024-02-1310h 14Unlock The Full Audiobook Everyone Is Talking About — So Unforgettable!Chasing the Nomadic Dream by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/65075to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Chasing the Nomadic Dream
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 14 mins
Release date: 02-13-24
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 10 ratings
Genres: Water Sports
Publisher's Summary:
Step into the life of the author as he chases his dream of ditching his life on land and embracing that of a nomadic cruising sailor. After selling his house and getting rid of everything else that won't come aboard, the author buys an old sailboat and embarks on a solo mission to live a simple nomadic life, surrounded...
2024-02-1310h 14
Conversations with Rich BennettThe Sea of Self-Discovery: Paul Trammell's Voyage Beyond AddictionIn this episode titled "The Sea of Self-Discovery: Paul Trammell's Voyage Beyond Addiction" of "Conversations with Rich Bennett," sponsored by "American Auto Repair," the narrative centers around Paul Trammell's inspiring journey from battling addiction to embracing a life of adventure and creativity at sea. The episode begins with Paul sharing his struggles with alcohol and marijuana, delving into how these addictions impacted his life. He then recounts the pivotal moment that led him to sobriety, which subsequently opened the doors to new passions and opportunities.A significant part of the conversation focuses on Paul's newfound love for...
2023-11-171h 12
Dream Chasers and EccentricsCaptain Ky the Sea Glass GuyCaptain Ky lives on a sailboat and makes his living from finding and selling sea glass. We talk about buying a cave in Hawaii, selling it and buying a sailboat, finding a sea glass beach, starting a business collecting and selling sea glass, sea glass tours, where sea glass comes from, sea glass mules, sea glass treasure maps, helping others, cloning a dog, and much more! This is the second half of the interview. The first half is all about sailing, and is on my other podcast Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell.
2023-11-1639 min
Experience This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook — Perfect Before Bedtime.Journey to the Ragged Islands by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/65001to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Journey to the Ragged Islands
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 10-20-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 10 ratings
Genres: Water Sports
Publisher's Summary:
In this dramatic, immersive, nonfiction, firsthand account of a single-handed sailing voyage, Trammell sails alone in a 30' Dufour Arpege from Jacksonville, Florida to the central and southern Bahamas. Searching for uninhabited islands, blue holes, serenity, surf, natural beauty, and adventure, he encounters all this, as well as foul weather, sharks, at least one near-death experience, beautiful sunsets...
2023-10-208h 31Get Hooked On The Transformative Full Audiobook Experience!Journey to the Ragged Islands by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/58832to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Journey to the Ragged Islands
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 10-20-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 10 ratings
Genres: Adventurers, Explorers & Survival
Publisher's Summary:
In this dramatic, immersive, nonfiction, firsthand account of a single-handed sailing voyage, Trammell sails alone in a 30' Dufour Arpege from Jacksonville, Florida to the central and southern Bahamas. Searching for uninhabited islands, blue holes, serenity, surf, natural beauty, and adventure, he encounters all this, as well as foul weather, sharks, at least one near-death experience, beautiful...
2023-10-208h 31Enjoy Your Ears To A Edge-Of-Your-Seat Full Audiobook.Journey to the Ragged Islands by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/58832to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Journey to the Ragged Islands
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 10-20-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 10 ratings
Genres: Adventurers, Explorers & Survival
Publisher's Summary:
In this dramatic, immersive, nonfiction, firsthand account of a single-handed sailing voyage, Trammell sails alone in a 30' Dufour Arpege from Jacksonville, Florida to the central and southern Bahamas. Searching for uninhabited islands, blue holes, serenity, surf, natural beauty, and adventure, he encounters all this, as well as foul weather, sharks, at least one near-death experience, beautiful...
2023-10-208h 31Begin The Breakthrough Full Audiobook Now, Story Seekers!Journey to the Ragged Islands by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/65001to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Journey to the Ragged Islands
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 10-20-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 10 ratings
Genres: Water Sports
Publisher's Summary:
In this dramatic, immersive, nonfiction, firsthand account of a single-handed sailing voyage, Trammell sails alone in a 30' Dufour Arpege from Jacksonville, Florida to the central and southern Bahamas. Searching for uninhabited islands, blue holes, serenity, surf, natural beauty, and adventure, he encounters all this, as well as foul weather, sharks, at least one near-death experience, beautiful sunsets...
2023-10-208h 31Get Lost In The Full Audiobook That Keeps Story Seekers Hooked.Journey to the Ragged Islands by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/58832to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Journey to the Ragged Islands
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 10-20-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 10 ratings
Genres: Adventurers, Explorers & Survival
Publisher's Summary:
In this dramatic, immersive, nonfiction, firsthand account of a single-handed sailing voyage, Trammell sails alone in a 30' Dufour Arpege from Jacksonville, Florida to the central and southern Bahamas. Searching for uninhabited islands, blue holes, serenity, surf, natural beauty, and adventure, he encounters all this, as well as foul weather, sharks, at least one near-death experience, beautiful...
2023-10-208h 31Immerse Yourself In A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook On Your Commute.Journey to the Ragged Islands by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/2268to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Journey to the Ragged Islands
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 31 mins
Release date: 10-20-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 10 ratings
Genres: Adventurers, Explorers & Survival
Publisher's Summary:
In this dramatic, immersive, nonfiction, firsthand account of a single-handed sailing voyage, Trammell sails alone in a 30' Dufour Arpege from Jacksonville, Florida to the central and southern Bahamas. Searching for uninhabited islands, blue holes, serenity, surf, natural beauty, and adventure, he encounters all this, as well as foul weather, sharks, at least one near-death experience, beautiful...
2023-10-208h 31
Apollo Papyrus PodcastInterview with author Paul TrammellIn this episode, host Aaron Apollo Camp interviews Paul Trammell. Paul, who lives on a sailboat, is the author of three novels, Until They Bury Me, The Gold Box, and Dead Flowers on Wednesday, as well as multiple nonfiction books about sailing and recovering from alcoholism. In addition to his work as an author, Paul hosts the podcast Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell.
You can view Paul's website at https://paultrammell.com/, and you can listen to Paul's podcast at https://paultrammell.libsyn.com/.
2023-10-2023 min
Dream Chasers and EccentricsPaul Trammell: Sobriety, Sailing, and Writing BooksThe podcast host, Paul Trammell, shares his vision for the show, what it means to be a dream chaser and an eccentric, and his story of getting sober, redisigning his life, becoming a sailor, and writing books.
2023-09-2733 min
Immerse Yourself In The Eye-Opening Full Audiobook Experience!Becoming a Sailor by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/65138to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Becoming a Sailor
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
Release date: 09-20-23
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 11 ratings
Genres: Water Sports
Publisher's Summary:
The story is told beginning with the vision and desire to sail on the ocean, through the training and education, buying a boat, gaining experience, and finally embarking on a 1000nm journey to bring the boat home, singlehanded. An immersive nonfiction adventure story, Becoming a Sailor captures the scene as one would experience it. Becoming a Sailor also goes into...
2023-09-208h 36Indulge In The Critically-Acclaimed Full Audiobook Now, Busy Professionals!Becoming a Sailor by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/71529to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Becoming a Sailor
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 8 hrs and 36 mins
Release date: 09-20-23
Ratings: 4 out of 5 stars, 11 ratings
Genres: Caribbean
Publisher's Summary:
The story is told beginning with the vision and desire to sail on the ocean, through the training and education, buying a boat, gaining experience, and finally embarking on a 1000nm journey to bring the boat home, singlehanded. An immersive nonfiction adventure story, Becoming a Sailor captures the scene as one would experience it. Becoming a Sailor also goes into technical...
2023-09-208h 36
Dream Chasers and EccentricsSam Trammell, Making It as an ActorSam is best known for his role as Sam Merlotte in the HBO series True Blood. We talk about childhood visions of being a physicist, getting into acting, Brown Summer Theater, Broadway and Off-Broadway jobs, acting classes, working hard, staying focused, luck, persistance, rejection, staying in and getting out of character, doing accents, moving to Los Angeles, avoiding temptations, drugs, food, professional decisions, job choices, auditions, offers, a typical day on a set, dangers, calling up emotions, alligators, advice for young aspiring actors, and more.
2023-08-251h 12
Get Hooked On A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Spellbinding.Alcoholics Not Anonymous by Paul TrammellPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/23485to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Alcoholics Not Anonymous
Author: Paul Trammell
Narrator: Paul Trammell
Format: mp3
Length: 1 hr and 30 mins
Release date: 08-16-23
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 3 ratings
Genres: Hygiene & Healthy Living
Publisher's Summary:
This book will guide you through a modern and successful method that will help you to get sober, happy, and healthy. This is a short and concise audiobook without filler. It is an accurate description of a method to permanently quit drinking alcohol or using other addictive drugs, on your own and without group therapy. Listen to this book...
2023-08-161h 30
Under the Spotlight with CarmelaUnder the spotlight with Carmela Live from panama with Author and Nomad Paul TrammellWelcome to "Under the Spotlight with Carmela," coming to you live from Panama! Today, we have a very special guest, the prolific author and nomad, Paul Trammell. Paul is a true wanderer, and his new book, "Until they bury me," is set to release on August 1st, promising to take readers on an unforgettable journey.Paul Trammell's life is an adventure in itself, as he roams the world as a nomad sailor, making the open seas his home. On this episode, we'll delve deep into his extraordinary life, where he finds inspiration in the vastness of the...
2023-07-2633 min
The Mariner#87 | Interview | Offshore Sailing & Cruising with Paul TrammellThis episode I thought I would share with you an interview I did month or so ago with Paul Trammell on his wonderful podcast 'Offshore Sailing and Cruising '. It was great to chat to Paul and learn about his sailing to date, but as this was an interview I was doing for him introducing myself to his audience we will have to wait for a future date to really get to know Paul more. As by the end of this show we had agreed to go sailing on the Open 60 sometime soon- that might be quite soon!
2023-01-252h 09
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellPaul Trammell talking to NFCCThis is a talk I gave to the North Florida Cruising Club about my journey to Newfoundland. I talk about sailing, anchoring, fishing, and hiking in the south coast fjords, as well as the sail there and back to Florida.
2022-11-2855 min
Now Sober PodcastsSailing Sober with Paul TrammellIn this Episode:In this episode of Back Porch Chats, we talk to the author of seven books, Paul Trammell about living sober as a solo sailor. Paul talks about how his decision to stop drinking alcohol led to living a nomadic life on the sea and the completion of his book Alcoholics Not Anonymous, A Modern Way to Quit Drinking. His book focuses on how he designed his own method of sobriety without the help of AA. Paul is the author of several other books including, The Joy of Living Clean and Sober, Becoming...
2022-03-0549 min
The MisFitNationPaul Trammell- Author, Sailor, and Recovering AlcoholicPaul Trammell quit drinking in 2015, quit smoking marijuana in 2016, and changed his life completely. His first book, "Alcoholics Not Anonymous, a Modern Way to Quit Drinking," describes the method he created for himself to get sober. He used the money he saved from not drinking to buy a one-week sailing class, and soon after bought a 30' sailboat, which he sailed alone, 1000 miles, from the west coast of Florida to the East coast. This became the subject of his second book, "Becoming a Sailor." He now lives a nomadic life, sailing, and writing, and chasing his dreams wherever they lead...
2022-03-0129 min
The MisFitNationPaul Trammell- Author, Sailor, and Recovering AlcoholicPaul Trammell quit drinking in 2015, quit smoking marijuana in 2016, and changed his life completely. His first book, "Alcoholics Not Anonymous, a Modern Way to Quit Drinking," describes the method he created for himself to get sober. He used the money he saved from not drinking to buy a one-week sailing class, and soon after bought a 30' sailboat, which he sailed alone, 1000 miles, from the west coast of Florida to the East coast. This became the subject of his second book, "Becoming a Sailor." He now lives a nomadic life, sailing, and writing, and chasing his dreams wherever they...
2022-03-0131 min
Athena Wellness Podcast - Reclaiming Our Warrior SpiritShip's Log as Writing Practice with Paul Trammell#084 Today is Wednesday, time for a little wellness boost - a shortened episode to keep your Warrior Vibe high.Today, I’m joined, once again, by author and sailor, Paul Trammell, who shares his writing process, that includes his daily ships log and recording voice memos on his phone while at the helm. Paul also shares his thoughts on the importance of writing discipline and self-publishing. Links:Paul’s website: books, podcastAma...
2021-10-2713 min
Athena Wellness Podcast - Reclaiming Our Warrior SpiritSailing Into Deep Waters with Paul Trammell#083 Have you ever dreamed of leaving your current life behind to sail the tropics? Our guest today, Paul Trammell, did just that.Paul takes us on a story-filled journey from growing up in West Virginia, to becoming a teacher for a brief period of time before settling on the northern Florida coast as a musician and carpenter.When Paul decided to get sober, he promised himself a one-week sailing class as a reward when he reached his one-year anniversary of sobriety. That trip was the gateway to...
2021-10-241h 21
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellBrian Russell 2, Caribbean to Azores to ScotlandBrian Russell and his wife Helen, who you might remember from season 2, recently sailed Helacious, the boat the Brian built, from the USVI to the Azores and then to Ireland and Scotland. We talk about sailing from the USVI to the Azores, swimming in the open ocean, downwind sailing, arriving in the Azores, the Portuguese language, his wind generator, sailing from the Azores to Ireland, cruising Scotland, weather routing, charts, bugs, hiking in Scotland, hurricanes, and much more.
2021-09-111h 12
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellDr Rikki Grober Eriksen, Coral Reef EcologyDr. Rikki Grober Eriksen is a PhD Marine Biologist and the Director of Marine Programs for the California Marine Sanctuary Foundation. She lives on a sailboat in the Caribbean and is a wealth of information on coral reef ecology. We talk about her boat, spotted eagle rays, a magical dolphin encounter, coral reef decline, overfishing, where to and not to anchor, spearfishing, ocean acidification and its repercussions, microplastics, and much more.
2021-08-291h 12
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellPat Lawless 2, Shakedown Cruise to IcelandPat is preparing his boat, a Saltram Saga, for the 2022 Golden Globe Race, a singlehand, non-stop circumnavigation that allows only pre-1968 technology and old-fashioned boats. He recently sailed from Ireland to Iceland for a shakedown. We discuss his list of tasks, the cruise, and the upcoming race.
2021-08-291h 17
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellPanama Update 2This one is just me talking about my time here in Bocas del Toro, Panama. I talk about the anchorages, the town, my new dinghy, spearfishing, surfing, some of the other islands, rip currents, my plans of going to Cartagena next and The Bahamas after that.
2021-08-2927 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellAdventureman Dan Part 2This is the second half of my interview with spearfisherman, freediver, kiteboarder, and sailor, Adventureman Dan. If you haven't already listened to Part 1, it is the episode directly before this one.
2021-08-1854 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellAdventureman Dan, Part 1Adventureman Dan is a spearfisherman, freediver, and solo sailor, currently in the Bahamas. As a nice coincidence, Dan ran into Stephanie Shuldt, from the previous episode, right after I invited him to be on the podcast. As I interviewed him, he was rafted up with Sail La Vie and two other boats in her entourage. Dan and I talk about spearfishing, the Bahamas, surviving a 70-knot storm on a paddleboard, meeting other cruisers, acquiring freshwater, sharks, sobriety, future plans, and much more.
2021-08-1851 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellStephanie Shuldt, Freediving and Spearfishing in The BahamasStephanie left a corporate job just a few years ago to chase her dream of living a nomadic life on a catamaran, sailing, freediving, and spearfishing. We talk about the obstacles she overcame, her boat (a 46' Fountaine Pajot Bahia), The Bahamas, freediving, spearfishing, freedive training, sharks, ciguatera, coral reefs, and more.
2021-08-121h 08
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellRobert Perry, Designing Beautiful Things that Make People HappyRobert Perry has been designing boats since he was 14, and is one of the most well-respected and prolific sailboat designers of all time. We discuss his career, feedback from sailors, boats in the GGR, double-enders, different keel shapes, balanced rudders, draft, his new Carbon Cutter, Sail Drive, the Valiant 40, roller furling, staysails, his book, books he loves, and a final word to his supporters and boat owners.
2021-08-061h 13
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellMargie Woods, Sailing in the MomentMargie Woods sailed her Catalina 34, Haunani, in the 2016 Singlehanded Transpac, from San Francisco to Hawaii, and she did it with minimal offshore sailing experience. We discuss preparing herself and her boat for the race, the good days and the hard days, the worst weather and the best weather, dealing with difficulties, being present and sailing in the moment, the mental challenges of singlehanding, tethering and safety gear, getting back onboard from the water, women in sailing, sailing education, the importance of reading, the Hydrovane, and much more.
2021-08-021h 02
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellExpedition Glacialis: Greenland!Expedition Glacialis is a team of scientists aboard a 43' custom steel Koopmans sailboat. Virginie Wyss, Matthew Ryle, Arnaud Conne, and Richard Mardens are collecting data on wildlife, plastics, and the chemistry of the ocean. Their project has taken them to Greenland, where they were when we spoke. We talk about the magic of Greenland, the difficulties and rewards of sailing in the arctic, their boat Atlas, dressing for the cold, heaters, safety gear, heavy weather strategies, wildlife, the marriage of art and science, preparing for the journey, sailing with a purpose, citizen science, micro and macro plastics, listening...
2021-07-271h 32
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellKatie McCabe, 14 Years Old and Sailing Solo around Great BritainKatie is currently trying, at 14 years old, to become the youngest person to sail singlehanded around Great Britain. She is doing so on a beautiful wooden 26' Morgan Giles built in 1950. We talk about her inspirations, her preparations, her boat, the route, the journey so far, and much more.
2021-07-2437 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellBrian Hancock, Sailmaker and Offshore LegendCapsizing an open 50 off the Azores, hitting a reef off Bermuda, three Whitbread races, re-entering society after sailing solo, mast trouble on an open 40, his book "Maximum Sail Power," sailmaking, basic sail trim tips, sailing into old age, writing and self-publishing, why he loves the Azores, Newfoundland, and more.
2021-07-181h 17
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellPete Currier, Sailing a Formosa 51 from Grenada to IrelandPete recently bought a Formosa 51 in Grenada, worked on her enough to make the passage home, and took off for Ireland. Along the way, he had a few mechanical difficulties, including loosing use of his engine, but made the trip regardless. Upon arrival, he accepted a tow into the harbor at Kinsale, which prompted two newspaper articles about his being "rescued at sea," an over-dramification to say the least.
2021-07-1149 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellSailing Through the Lockdown via Scotland, John PassmoreAvoiding the lockdown by sailing north around Scotland to the Azores on a Rival 32, the 1988 OSTAR, capsizing a catamaran in the North Sea, the rescue, cruising around Scotland, provisioning, avoiding old age, and more.
2021-07-071h 11
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellMichael Date, Golden Globe RacerLosing a mast in the Sydney Hobart; setting up his boat, a Thomas Gilmer Aries 32, for the Golden Globe Race; safety protocols; the selection and refit of Harmony; bottom paint; training for the big race; and much more
2021-06-2751 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellKirsten Neuschafer, GGR Competitor, Pelagic SkipperKirsten is an extremely accomplished blue-water sailor, with extensive experience in the high latitudes. She is an entrant in the 2022 Golden Globe Race, and a skipper of Skip Novak's expedition sailboat Pelagic. We discuss her sailing history, working for Skip Novak, South Georgia Island, anchoring, heavy weather, heaving-to, dressing for the Southern Ocean, the Golden Globe Race, safety, her Cape George 36 Minnehaha, catching rainwater, dual mainsheets vs a traveler, and singlehand sailing.
2021-06-121h 06
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellErick and Jenny VanMaalsen 3Surfing and spearfishing in The Bahamas, sharks, deciding as a couple to sail to Panama from The Bahamas, preparing for the crossing and dealing with anxiety, selecting a weather window, clearing out at Matthew Town, the Windward Passage, crossing the Caribbean, almost getting run over by a Navy ship, trouble clearing in at Bimini, the beginning of Covid in The Bahamas, clearing in at Shelter Bay, surf spots in Bocas del Toro, trees in the water, Escudo de Veraguas
2021-06-071h 36
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellDark Horse of England, Part 2This is the second half of my interview with Joe Richardson onboard his Jason Kerr 63. We talk about his sailing and racing history, sailing in the Mediterranean, safety precautions for singlehanders, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, liferafts, AIS, radar, sleeping while singlehanding, sharks, setting up a high-performance sailboat for singlehanding, climbing the mast alone, reefing, self-tacking jibs, spinnakers, and the banana boat.
2021-05-311h 06
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellJoe Richardson, Dark Horse of England, part 1Joe's boat, Dark Horse of England, is a Jason Kerr designed 63' ocean racer with a luxury cruising interior. In addition to talking about his magnificent boat, we discuss sailing from Barcelona to the Caribbean, breaking the carbon fiber boom and rebuilding the engine due to saltwater intrusion along the way, various destinations in the Caribbean, his Williams jet tender, the hydrogenerator, seeking safe harbor in St Kitts during a storm, and clearing in at Bocas del Toro.
2021-05-261h 03
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellPanama Update 1Sailing from the Bahamas to San Andres, and San Andres to Bocas del Toro, Panama, clearing customs in Panama and the fees, Bocas Town, Bastimentos, surfing, freediving, ciguatera, Red Frog Beach
2021-05-1427 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellCarin Trimbach, Sailing Footloose SoloI love when episodes are full of laughter, and this one is the fullest! While we are not laughing, we talk about sailing in The Netherlands, crashing into the Queen's boat, sailing in the Mediterranean, choosing a steel boat, falling in love with a heavy steel boat, losing the headstay while under sail, Isla Mujeres, using an ATN Mastclimber, siglehanding and why we love it, making decisions when alone, sailing intuitively, safety, San Andres and the Armada National, running from hurricane Iota, the South Pacific, leaking water tanks, solar panels, sewing, air conditioning vs fans and open windows, sailing...
2021-05-081h 14
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellCapt. Rick Moore of "Sailing Sophisticated Lady"I met Rick at Isla San Andres, Colombia, while on my way to Panama. We talk about his sailing background, his previous boats, how he made the decision to sail away from terrestrial life, how he chose and negotiated for Sophisticated Lady, how he made her self-sufficient and comfortable, air conditioning, lithium batteries, solar power, his electric galley, surviving Hurricane Iota while at anchor, his YouTube channel, and more.
2021-05-011h 14
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellThe Sailing Horror Stories of Paul ThorntonSailing in Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, crime and piracy hotspots in the Caribbean, sailing upwind in 75 knots, losing steering offshore, Haitian pirates, heaving-to, trailing warps, paying bribes, Caribbean culture, the San Blas Islands, Kuna culture, a swimming thief in Cartagena
2021-04-281h 03
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellAndreas Kuchta and Ginger CatI met Andreas at San Andres, Colombia. He is a very knowledgeable sailor with many stories and a fine catamaran - a Lagoon 45. we talk about sailing in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean, his boat and its electronics, anchoring, heavy weather, and much more.
2021-04-261h 13
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellPeter Lawless, Preparing for a Solo Nonstop CircumnavigationPeter is an Irish sailor who has been, for the last five years, preparing his boat, Waxwing, a Rival 41, for a solo nonstop circumnavigation via the Southern Ocean and the five great capes. We talk about his preparations, foul weather gear, his heavy weather strategy, safety gear, provisioning, wildlife, and sailing in general.
2021-04-1551 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellBahamas Update 5Landrail Point, Crooked Island, sailing to Great Inagua, sleeping as a singlehander, some recent lessons learned, another shark, Man O War Bay, Great Inagua, clearing out at Matthew Town, future plans
2021-03-3040 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellBahamas Update 4Sailing to Eleuthera from the Berry Islands, Hatchet Bay, surfing, capsizing the dinghy, sailing out of Hatchet Bay, Sailing from Eleuthera to Cat Island, spearing a big mutton snapper, a tiger shark comes to the boat, sailing from Cat Island to Long Cay, surfing again, spearing a tiger grouper, future sailing plans
2021-03-2335 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellDr Chris Vonderheide 2, Gales and TemerityThis episode is a second interview with Dr. Vonderheide, during which he describes a gale in the Gulf Stream and his first offshore passage, at the beginning of which he had no sailing experience.
2021-03-0730 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellPunkRock Carl, a Modern Sailing VagabondCarl is a bike messenger from New York City, sailing, now on his fourth sailboat, in The Bahamas. He has many interesting and unique stories from a perspective that many of us are unfamiliar with, such as living in New York on a sailboat in the winter, losing the mast at the beginning of a passage, being "rescued" when rescue was not desired, seeing a missile launch from the water at night, and saving enough money to go cruising in The Bahamas on a bike messenger's budget. This was recorded at the dinghy dock in Hatchet Bay, Eleuthera, The...
2021-03-0355 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellThe Sailing and Spiritual Journeys of Dr Chris Vonderheidecrossing the Gulf Stream in 25 knots North, nearly drowning while clearing a net off the rudder, petting wild dolphin while underway, electronics, communicating with ships, running aground in The Bahamas and nearly sinking, whale strike, Bermuda Triangle incident, remora attack, sailing alone offshore, letting go of fear and just being, spritualism, meditation, abandoning dualistic thinking
2021-02-271h 16
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellAndy and Leslee Fiveland and the Dolphin ParadeI met this friendly couple in Great Harbor Cay, The Bahamas, where we were both waiting out some weather. I anchored in front of their grey steel Bruce Roberts 53 and was pleased to meet such a fun couple. Andy, like myself, is an ex-performing musician turned sober sailor. We discuss building a steel boat, sailing in the north, dressing for the cold, tenacity, lessons learned, safety, escaping covid, hank-on sails, sailing a big boat without working too hard, communications, using a lead-line, sailing sober, and much more.
2021-02-211h 33
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellBahamas Update 3Surfing Egg Reef, sailing to Harbor Island, spearfishing at Man Island, sailing back to Egg Island, rowing through Current Cut, sailing to Great Harbor Cay
2021-02-1824 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellErick and Jenny VanMalssen 2, Bahamas AdventuresThis is my second interview with the sailing couple Erick and Jenny VanMalssen. We discuss the cruising life, freediving, spearfishing, surfing from a sailboat, lessens learned while living aboard, and various locations in The Bahamas.
2021-01-281h 42
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellBahamas Update 2, Using an AIS and Communicating with ShipsMy second update from The Bahamas in the Southern Abacos, then Eleuthera. I also discuss encountering five large ships at sea, all at once, using the AIS in this situation, and communicating with ships. I also included a long post about this subject that I took from a Facebook post, as it was full of very useful information.
2021-01-2851 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellBahamas Update, Paul TrammellBahamas covid requirements for sailors, my passage to The Bahamas and my first two weeks here, anchorages, spearfishing, surfing, and future plans
2021-01-1427 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellBrian Boschma, Pelagic AutopilotsBrian created Pelagic Autopilots in effort to make a better tiller pilot for his use in solo offshore racing in the San Francisco Bay area, including the Transpac. Many offshore sailors consider the Pelagic to be the best tillerpilot on the market, and it is the only one that incorporates a rate gyro. He has since developed a unit for wheel-steered boats as well. We discuss offshore racing, the Transpac, how autopilots work, what makes Pelagic Autopilots unique, tiller vs wheel steering, love of offshore sailing, and wildlife encounters.
2020-12-1456 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellMarco Nannini, Global Solo ChallengeMarco Nannini is the organizer of the Global Solo Challenge, an around-the-world solo sailing event in production sailboats, set to take place in 2023. Unlike the Golden Globe, this is not a "retro" race, and thus will allow the use of any technology. Marco is also a very accomplished offshore racer. He took 1st place in the 2009 OSTAR in the IRC3 class, 2nd in the Round Britain and Ireland 2010, 27th in the Route du Rhum 2010, and 2nd in the Global Ocean Race 2011.
2020-12-061h 00
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellElliott Smith 2: The Right Moment is Alway in Front of YouElliott Smith, whom you might remember from episode 7, is entering the 2022 Golden Globe Race. We talk about dealing with the cold, shopping for a boat, sailing alone, Moitessier's inspiration, preparing for the big race, personal strengths and weaknesses, and love of the ocean. "The right moment is always in front of you to start making steps in the right direction."
2020-12-011h 11
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellChasing the Nomadic Dream and the Refit of WindflowerThis episode is just me, talking about my new book, "Chasing the Nomadic Dream," the six-month refit of Windflower that is just now complete, short discussions of the other four books I've published, and the coming journey to Panama.
2020-11-2633 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellIrish Fisherman Enters the Race, Pat Lawless, GGR EntrantPat Lawless is an Irish Fisherman and Cabinetmaker, and has entered the Golden Globe Race. We discuss his boat, a Saga Saltram, sailing in the North Atlantic, his preparations for the race, love of the ocean, sailing around the other Cape Horn, and north atlantic wildlife.
2020-11-1949 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellLooking Forward to the Fear, Guy deBoer, Golden Globe Race 2022 EntrantGuy deBoer hopes to become the first American to win a singlehanded, non-stop, around-the-world sailing race. We discuss his aspirations, his preparations, his training, and his boat, Spirit, a Tashiba 36, which he will sail in the 2022 Golden Globe Race.
2020-11-1551 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellFailure is Not an Option, Gaurav Shinde, GGR 2022 EntrantGaurav Shinde is entered in the 2022 Golden Globe Race, a solo, nonstop circumnavigation race that allows only pre-1968 technology in full-keel production cruising boats designed before 1988. Gaurav will be racing in a Baba 35, Good Hope. He is the youngest entrant, and the only person of color in the race. Gaurav was born in India and lives in Canada. He has logged over 20,000 nautical miles of ocean racing, has competed in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race, has been awarded the Admiral Ramdas Trophy for offshore sailing, and won many other awards for offshore racing.
2020-11-101h 05
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellJaye Lunsford, Sailing on the Tall Ship El GaleonJaye tells us about sailing as crew on El Galeon, a replica of a Spanish Galeon. She and her husband Dan sailed on El Galeon twice from Florida north to Nova Scotia, into the St Lawrence River, and into the great lakes. We also talk a bit about their liveaboard sailboat, Cinderella, a CSY 33.
2020-10-1951 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellBrian Russell, SV Helacious, building an aluminum sailboatWhile in The Bahamas this year, I was on a mission to meet other sailors. My strategy was to row over to boats I liked and say hello. SV Hellacious stood out and called my name. She is an aluminum Dudley Dix 43 with red trim, a hard dodger, and a cutter rig. It turns out that Brian built her, and she is a beauty. We talk about Hellacious, as well as the learning process that building such a boat entails, as well as sailing, electronics, soft shackles, safety gear and lots more.
2020-10-091h 29
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellPaul Trammell, Buying a Bigger Boat, Sailing The BahamasIn this self-indulgent episode, I discuss my journey into the world of sailing, writing books, buying a bigger boat, and my sailing adventure in The Bahamas in 2020.
2020-09-2747 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellRepowering, Alex and Lisa TarlekyI talked to Alex and Lisa Tarlecky about their experience repowering their Cabo Rico 38. They replaced and old Westerbeke 46 with a Beta. Since I was considering doing the same to Windflower, who had an old Westerbeke 40, I wanted to talk to Alex and Lisa anyway. After recording the podcast, I found a leak in my engine's rear main seal, which was the last straw, and I ordered a Beta. We also discuss some of their experiences sailing the Cabo Rico, The Bahamas, and their new boat, a Manta catamaran.
2020-09-1848 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellJasna Tuta, Author of "A Drop in the Ocean" and All the Colours of Polynesia"Jasna and I discuss her books "A Drop in the Ocean," "Get Real Get Gone," and "All the Colours of Polynesia," as well as steel boats vs fiberglass boats, the Cap Horn windvane autopilot, lessons learned at sea, managing emotions, swimming with whales and sharks, French Polynesia, atolls, solo sailing vs sailing with passengers, the extra responsibilities of being the captain, keeping eggs fresh, books, and more.
2020-09-0753 min
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellCruising the Southern BahamasRalph and Leslie have been cruising The Bahamas for many years and share their favorite places to go and things to do. We discuss gear, monohulls vs catamarans, crossing the Gulf Stream, sheltering in the Ragged Islands during the lockdown, ordering groceries from the mailboats, spearfishing, watermakers, lots of islands and anchorages, and places to snorkel and spearfish.
2020-08-271h 59
Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul TrammellElliot Smith, Letting go of Fear and Simply Going For ItElliot is a young man who is chasing his dream and making it happen on a shoestring budget. We talk about his first time sailing to The Bahamas, which was also his first time offshore, singlehand sailing, spearfishing, surfing in The Bahamas, and lots more. He shares his mistakes and successes in this laughter-filled interview. Elliot is full of fun stories and was a pleasure to talk to.
2020-08-231h 33