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The Sailing RodeTSR036 Hands Across the SeaIn this episode, we interview Harriett and TL Linskey who run a non-profit that brings books to schools and students in the Caribbean. They cruise through the islands yearly on their 46 ft. catamaran and during the interview Harriett shares stories from their cruising history that goes back to the 1980's when they cruised their self-built Bristol Channel Cutter from Mexico to Japan. We also have a great discussion about their move from monohulls to a catamaran. Intro Chat We have had a busy summer with sailing cruising trips to Dunnedin and Tarpon Springs, the Adult Summer Gam...2018-09-251h 26
The Sailing RodeTSR035 Salt & TarIn this episode, we interview Ruth and Garrett from the Salt and Tar YouTube channel where they have spent the last three years building a traditional 35 foot gaff rigged ketch. Brandy is growing her fitness and nutrition business. We are working on a new website but if you are interested in a great program for eating better and staying in shape contact her at BrandyPayment@gmail.com or crew@thesailingrode.com Just saw an article that says only 23% of the people in the United States get the recommended amount of exercise to stay healthy. It's t...2018-07-011h 56
The Sailing RodeTSR034 Sarah Steenland - The Cruising CartoonistIn this episode, we interview Sarah Steenland, The Cruising Cartoonist and her kids as they cruise Southeast Asia. We have some more sailing / cruising news and our featured product will help make sure you never have to worry about expired signal flares. Intro Chat We have we been? Last show was after hurricane Irma last September. As much as we wanted to get some shows out, we have been too busy with other activities. We have done a couple boat trips, Cocoa beach area, St. Johns river trip over new years weekend. Gasparilla pirate weekend in I...2018-05-082h 16
The Sailing RodeTSR033 Hurricane IrmaIn this episode we talk about our experience during hurricane Irma. The remnants of the eye went right over our house around 2:30am on 9/11/17. The British Virgin Islands were hit hard by the hurricane and they need your help. We donated to a fund started by Scott and Brittney Meyers from the Windtraveler blog. Every dollar raised goes to help the local community. Please give something, even small amounts help. https://www.youcaring.com/bviimmediaterelief-943806 Scott and Brittney along with their friends and co-business partners Peter and Jody from the Where the Coconuts Grow blog, lost th...2017-09-1541 min
The Sailing RodeCruising the Middle Florida KeysIn this episode, we cover our week long trip sailing the middle Florida Keys from Marathon to the Content Keys. We have some more sailing / cruising news and our featured product will help you deal with smells from the head. Intro Chat We had such great plans to get some more shows out this summer, but work and other responsibilities continue to eat up our time. Steve has been dealing with lots of rental property challenges, good for future cruising kitty, but these hands on investments take a lot of time. Hopefully, we will be good fo...2017-09-021h 36
The Sailing RodeTSR031 We Are Back!! After our extended HoneymoonIn this episode, we get back on the air and talk about our extended honeymoon over the last five months. We have some more adventure sailing news and our featured product is a new marine sealant that will save you money. Intro Chat We are back after getting married and buying a new house. Life is starting to settle back down so we will be more consistent with the podcast and videos. Many people would think that buying a house is the antithesis of the cruiser lifestyle, but it is good to have a home base. Lo...2017-05-2551 min
The Sailing RodeTSR030 United States Sailboat Show at Annapolis In this episode, we feature our trip to the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD. We have some more adventure sailing news and our products of the week will help you keep your boat fresh and mold free. Intro Chat We are back after an extended break from doing the podcast. We have been very busy with work, travel and a couple big life events. After we got back from the Annapolis show, we decided to fit in a week long sailing trip in the Florida Keys before year end. We had a bla...2016-12-091h 23
The Sailing RodeTSR029 Part 2 - The Radonic Family Trailer Sailing to Offshore CruisingIn this episode, we feature part two of our interview with the Radonic Family and discuss their move from trailer sailing to offshore cruising. We have some more unusual sailing news and our products of the week will provide comfortable seating on and off the boat. Intro Chat We experienced some engine trouble on our Labor Day weekend trip to the Hammock Beach Resort and Marina in Palm Coast, Florida. Our throttle cable broke, but we were able to remove the outboard cover and manually work the throttle to get us five miles to our destination an...2016-09-231h 30
The Sailing RodeTSR028 Trailer Sailer Cruising with The Radonic FamilyIn this episode, we feature part one of our interview with the Radonic Family about their extensive trailer sailer cruising. We have some more unusual sailing news and our product of the week will help you battle bugs. Intro Chat We have been on shore the last few weekends, but had some fun meeting up with our local listeners and newly ASA101 certified sailors Colby and Stacey for Colbys birthday. We also celebrated Brandy's 20th High School Reunion. Our next trip is over the Labor Day weekend to the Hammock Beach Resort and Marina in Palm Co...2016-09-021h 11
The Sailing RodeTSR027 Part 2 - followtheboat - Oyster 435 Refit & Cruising ThailandIn this episode, we feature part two of our interview with Jamie Furlong and Liz Cleere from the followtheboat YouTube sailing channel about the extensive refit of their Oyster 435 sailboat in Thailand. Intro Chat We had a great time hanging out in Nashville and listening to great music on Broadway every night. We even had time to check out Percy Priest Lake and some of the local sailboats at the Nashville Shores Marina. We also enjoyed a great lunch at Papa Turney's BBQ right above the marina offices, that is some tasty BBQ. We have been watc...2016-08-161h 20
The Sailing RodeTSR026 followtheboat - Sailing Pirate Alley - Part 1In this episode, we talk with Jamie Furlong and Liz Cleere from the followtheboat YouTube sailing channel. We feature some sailing news and our product of the week is a small portable emergency jump battery pack. Intro Chat We had a great trip to Silver Glen Springs. We launched in Astor, FL and went down the St. Johns river about 30min to get to the springs off of Lake George. Our dog Ellie got to go on the trip and she had a blast getting attention from all the boaters. We are heading to Nashville for a li...2016-08-031h 33
The Sailing RodeTSR025 Catching up with Monday NeverIn this episode, we catch up with Will and Cat from Monday Never to get their perspective after the first nine months of cruising. Keep up with all their adventures on their site at MondayNever.com Please support the creation of their travel videos here See Cat catch her biggest fish here Small Sailboat called "Don't Panic" rescued in the UK Sailing Cat acts as Deaf Owners Ears at Sea 477ft. Tanker Hits Moored Sailboats Product of the Week We love this spotlight. It is lig...2016-07-2244 min
The Sailing RodeTSR024 Cruising Biscayne Bay / MiamiIn this episode, we review our recent sailing trip over 4th of July weekend cruising around Biscayne bay in Miami. Intro News We released new YouTube videos! We have a video of how we have our boat setup form cruising showing the interior and exterior setup. We also have the first video produced by Brandy! She released a video of our trip cruising near Ft. Desoto / St. Petersburg, Florida and the Everglade Challenge sailing race where small sailboats and paddlers travel 300 miles down to the Florida Keys. We are catching up on releasing podcasts. Our goal is to...2016-07-151h 12
The Sailing RodeTSR023 Fathers Day Special with Mike PaymentIn this episode, we celebrate fathers day with the man who taught Steve to sail. His father, Mike Payment. Intro News We are back from vacation! We had a great cruise on the worlds largest cruise ship, The Oasis of the Seas. It definitely fueled our cruising dreams as we toured great the great ports of Nassau, St. Thomas, and St. Marteen. St. Marteen was our favorite and we look forward to spending more time there when we start cruising on our our boat. We spent Memorial Day weekend cruising our boat around the Ponce Inlet / Dayton...2016-06-231h 16
The Sailing RodeTSR 022 Part 2 - The Gleda Project - Building and Cruising a Wharram 38 CatamaranIn this episode, we feature Part 2 of our interview with Neil Hawkesford from The Gleda Project about building his Wharram 38 catamaran and beginning his cruising life. We have some sailing news. And our featured product will keep your boat fenders looking sharp. Intro News We talk about our weekend on the beach at Palm Island Resort. If you enjoy the podcast, you can show us some support with a donation to the TSR Tip Jar here. Make sure to like The Sailing Rode Facebook page to keep up with our latest cruising plans, if you live in...2016-05-061h 14
The Sailing RodeTSR 021 Building and Cruising a Wharram 38 Catamaran with The Gleda ProjectIn this episode, we talk with Neil Hawkesford from The Gleda
Project about building his Wharram 38 catamaran and beginning his
cruising life. We have some sailing news. And our
featured product will help you remove that corrosive salt residue
from your boat and trailer.
Intro News
We had a great weekend at the Tortuga Music
Festival on
Ft. Lauderdale Beach.
More videos soon on our YouTube
channel.
We got good news on our boat trailer repair and it looks like
our brakes will last another season! Probably thanks to our
featured product this week, Salt Away.
Mak...2016-04-2858 min
The Sailing RodeTSR 020 Cruising Sebastian Florida & Getting Engaged!In this episode, we cover our weekend cruising in the Sebastian, Florida area for Brandy's birthday and our engagement! We cover the sailing news and our product of the week is a great adjustable bungee with lots of great uses while cruising.
Intro News
We got engaged during our trip cruising Sebastian, Florida!
Keep an eye on our YouTube channel.for the 3rd and final video from the Miami Strictly sail show. Steve did not keep his promise to finish it before this podcast released. Tax prep took priority this week.
SV Panope anchor test videos - s...2016-04-151h 13
The Sailing RodeTSR 019 Buying a New Catamaran with Out Chasing Stars - Part 2In this episode, we feature part two of our interview with Amy and David Alton from the Out Chasing Stars blog about equipping their new Foutaine Pajot Helia 44 Catamaran and boat and health insurance while cruising.
Intro News
We talk about our spring boat cleaning. Lots of polishing and waxing. See a couple of our favorite products below.
Listener email -Stephanie from Lake Ontario, NY sent some great product recommendations that we have added to our Amazon store, just look for the listener recommendations area.
We plan to release the final Miami Boat Show video this wee...2016-03-301h 05
The Sailing RodeTSR 018 Buying a New Catamaran with Out Chasing Stars - Part 1In this episode, we feature part one of our interview with Amy and David Alton from the Out Chasing Stars blog about their decision to go cruising and the purchase of a new Foutaine Pajot Helia 44 Catamaran.
Intro News
We released new YouTube videos! Miami Strictly Sail Show Part 2, Hunter 50 Boat Tour, Mantus Anchors Product Overview
Check out some of Mantus other products: Dinghy Anchor, Universal Deck Key, LED Light
Show Notes on Iphone - reminder that you can easily access all of the links in the show notes by hitting the three dots next to th...2016-03-231h 00
The Sailing RodeTSR 017 Cruising St. Petersburg, Florida & Selecting a Modern Anchor DesignIn this episode, we talk about cruising the St. Petersburg Beach, Florida area. We also talk about the Everglades Challenge small sailboat and paddle adventure race and we cover our decision to buy a modern design anchor.
Intro News
We spent the weekend Truck Tenting at Daytona Bike Week motorcycle rally. See our Truck Tentin' video here.
We visited with boating friends while at bike week, staying on their boat at a great Loggerhead marina nearby, and ate a great dinner at Caribbean Jack's restaurant next the the marina.
We released the first video from trip to...2016-03-1857 min
The Sailing RodeTSR 016 Miami Strictly Sail ShowIn this episode, we give a virtual tour of the 2016 Miami Strictly Sail Show as we dream about our future cruising boat. We also visit some of the vendors to help you spend your 2016 outfitting budget.
Intro News
Check out our three TSR YouTube videos from the Miami Strictly Sail Show covering the boats and vendors we saw at the show. We will release them over the next week and our Patreon supporters will get access to them a week early!
Get a copy of the One Simple Question sailing documentary. Teresa Carey and Ben Eriksen did a...2016-02-241h 07
The Sailing RodeTSR 015 The Retirement Project - How Not to Buy a Cruising Boat - Part 2In this episode, we feature part two of our interview with Deb and TJ Akey from The Retirement Project blog where we discuss the difficult process they went through of buying and refitting their cruising boat which they detailed in their book, How Not to Buy a Cruising Boat.
Intro Chat Notes
Things to do over the winter months to improve your sailing
SailX video game
Videos – SV Delos, Sailing la Vagabond, Monday Never, Distant Shores , Amazon Prime Sailing videos & our link to sign up for Amazon Prime
Try Amazon Prime 30-Day Free Trial
Ani...2016-01-291h 28
The Sailing RodeTSR 014 The Retirement Project - How Not to Buy a Cruising Boat - Part 1In this episode of The Sailing Rode Podcast, we feature part one of our interview with Deb and TJ Akey from The Retirement Project blog about their cruising experience and their book, How Not to Buy a Cruising Boat.
You can also listen to the show by searching for The Sailing Rode on iTunes Podcasts or at the following links:
iPhone iTunes link
Android Stitcher link
Interview
Check out Deb and TJ's cruising blog, The Retirement Project, with a lot of great tips.
Pick up a copy...2016-01-221h 06
The Sailing RodeTSR 013 Christmas Sailing StoriesIt's the Christmas Special of The Sailing Rode Podcast and our gift to you is a collection of Christmas sailing stories.
You can also listen to the show by searching for The Sailing Rode on iTunes Podcasts or at the following links:
iPhone iTunes link Android Stitcher link
Intro Chat
Check out our Facebook page for pictures of us and the boat in the holiday boat parade
Here is the Dude Ranch we are taking the boat to for our New Year Celebration
Another great last minute Christmas Gift is the Audio...2015-12-2355 min
The Sailing RodeTSR 012 Catamaran vs. Monohull with Zero to CruisingShow Notes
In this episode of The Sailing Rode Podcast we talk with Mike and Rebecca Sweeney about their transition from a catamaran to a monohull.
Interview
Check out their cruising blog with over 2000 posts! http://www.zerotocruising.com/
Buy their previous cruising PDQ 32 catamaran - ZTC is for Sale! http://www.zerotocruising.com/pdq-32-for-sale/
Check out Rebecca's boat workout site: StrengthPlus! http://www.strengthplus.ca/
Kettlebell workout on a boatGrab your kettlebell and try these exercises for a full-body workout!
Last Minu...2015-12-181h 24
The Sailing RodeTSR 011 Holiday Sailing Gift Guide
Show Notes
In this Episode of the podcast, we are helping you prep for the holidays with our Holiday Sailing Gift Guide, whether you are looking for a gift to buy a cruising sailor or ideas to give your significant other to buy for you, we have you covered.
Intro Chat
Help us add to our holiday sailing gift guide throughout the holiday season. If you have a product you really like, send us an email about it and will will include it in our gift guide on our next show. Just email us at Crew@TheSailingRode.com or send us a...2015-12-0147 min
The Sailing RodeTSR 010 Ken & Carol Gillstrom - Voyageur Sailing - Part 2Show Notes
In this Episode of the podcast, we feature Part 2 of our interview Ken & Carol Gillstrom from Voyageur Sailing Adventures. We talk about their adventure sail training programs and some of their personal cruising experiences including a harrowing story about losing their rudder hundreds of miles offshore.. We cover the sailing news and our product of the week is a energy efficient fan that will keep the air moving in your cabin.
Intro Chat
Happy Thanksgiving!
Help us with our holiday sailing gift guide. If you have a product you really like, send us an email about it and will...2015-11-251h 19
The Sailing RodeTSR 009 Ken & Carol Gillstrom - Voyageur Sailing - Part 1The Sailing Rode 009 - Ken & Carol Gillstrom - Voyageur Sailing - Part 1
Show Notes
In this Episode of the podcast, we feature the fist part of our interview Ken & Carol Gillstrom from Voyageur Sailing. We talk about their 14 year plan to build a boat and sail away. We cover the sailing news and our product of the week is a clip that allows you to easily secure your dock pole on deck.
Interview
Check out Ken and Carol's website for all the info on their boat and their adventure sail training. Voyageur Adventure Sail Tr...2015-11-171h 08
The Sailing RodeTSR 008 Will & Cat Marks - MondayNever.comIn this Episode of the podcast we interview Will & Cat Marks from MondayNever.com about the break they are taking early in their careers to go on an extended cruise in the Caribbean. We cover the sailing news and our product of the week is a great waterproof bluetooth speaker.
Interview
Check out Will & Cat's blog at MondayNever.com to see their boat and keep up with their progress. While you are there, leave them a comment to wish them well on their adventure.
Will & Cat's Boat Broker - Chris Simpson, BVI Yacht Sa...2015-11-081h 24
The Sailing RodeTSR 007 - Cruising Key Largo & Ilsamorada in the Florida Keys
In this episode, we review our six night trip cruising the Key Largo and Islamorada area of the Florida Keys. We cover some sailing news and our product of the week is a great dinghy that costs less than $200!
** Video of the Trip will be posted next week - ran out of time to edit it before our trip this weekend**
Trailer Parking near Islamorada - Boatmans Mangrove Marina, Tavernier, Florida - $35 for the week.
Anchorages & Restaurants (Anchorages shown in Waterway Guide)
Anchorage - Community Harbor
Holiday Is...2015-10-151h 03
The Sailing RodeTSR 006 - Two Can Sail Couples Cruising SeminarsIn this episode we interview Jeff Grossman and Jean Levine from Two Can Sail couples sailing seminars.
Jeff and Jean have a great program to help cruisers at any point during the preparation to go cruising.
Take a look at their Five Step Plan to Your Sailing Dreams.
They offer a great couples cruising seminar that is offered at boat shows around the country.
They also offer help with boat shopping, the purchasing process, boat surveys, and sailing training on your new boat. All of their information can be found on t...2015-10-041h 27
The Sailing RodeTSR 005 - Cruising the Exumas BahamasIn this episode, our featured topic is cruising the Exumas Bahamas. We cover some sailing news and our featured product is a great beach towel for the boat.
We also talk about our recent camping trip. Truck Tentn' in our custom air conditioned pickup truck tent. Here is the video:
https://youtu.be/2DAC0oIkEvw
You would be surprised at how similar RVs are to Sailboats. I have learned a lot of great tips listening to RV podcasts. My favorites are Roadtreking, RV Family Travel Atlas, and Living the RV Dream, check them out.2015-09-301h 08
The Sailing RodeTSR 004 - Battling Bugs while CruisingIn episode 004, our featured topic is Battling Bugs while Cruising. We discuss strategies to deal with insects on you and on your boat.
For details on our sailing trip to Caladesi Island / Clearwater Florida area, go to this post to see our trip notes and videos.
Featured Topic Notes - Battling Bugs while Cruising
Our No-See-Um bug formula 50% Skin so Soft / 50% Original Listerine is spray bottle, buy Skin So Soft on our Amazon link here The bath oil is the best value. Add essential oils from our store to increase the effectiveness.
BugBuster companionway and hatch scr...2015-09-151h 22
The Sailing RodeTSR 003 - Trailer Sailors - MacGregor 25 & 26MOn episode three of The Sailing Rode Podcast:
Our featured topic is trailer sailors. We review the two boats we have owned the 1985 MacGregor 25 and the 2010 MacGregor 26M. Pictures of the boats can be on our boat page.
We discuss the pros and cons of trailer sailor vs. a slip based boat
Sailing News:
Star Clippers cruises building worlds largest square rigger
'Sea Monster' figurehead found in Baltic Sea
Sea Monster Video
Chuan's Ocean - record attempt non-stop Arctic Northeast route
Jimmy Cornell - Northwest Passage
Jimmy Cornell's new boat - Garcia Exploration 45
Our "Product of the Week" is...2015-09-071h 12
The Sailing RodeTSR 002 - Ponce Inlet Trip ReportOn this episode of The Sailing Rode Podcast our featured topic is our recent weekend trip sailing the Ponce Inlet area of Florida. For all the details and links to places mentioned in the show, go to our blog post on the Ponce Inlet Sailing Trip.
We talk about a few upcoming boat projects. We need to address water leaking through areas of the back deck which allows water to collect in the storage under the rear berth.
We also need to replace our anchor rode which has chafed after 5 years of use. It actually cha...2015-08-2552 min
The Sailing RodeTSR 001 - Introducing the TSR CrewOur first episode of The Sailing Rode Podcast!!
On this episode we introduce the TSR Crew, Steve & Brandy. We talk about our sailing history, our boats, and a little about our plans to learn while we cruise around Florida and eventually buy an offshore cruiser for faraway adventures.
We are new to podcasting, so bear with us as we learn and work to improve the sound and show format.
Please help us promote the show by sharing on Facebook and Twitter. Also check out our YouTube channel for videos of our sailing adventures.2015-08-2528 min