Liveaboard Sailing Podcast

83. What a Marine Surveyor Looks For Before You Buy a Boat

This week, I’m joined by Aaron Bandstra, a marine surveyor based in the Pacific Northwest, for a practical conversation about boat surveys, maintenance, and what buyers a

82. Shorthanded Sailing and a Changing Sailboat Market with John Neal

This week on the Liveaboard Sailing Podcast, John Neal from Mahina Offshore Services returns for another practical conversation—this time around shorthanded sailing. We

81. Sailing the Northwest Passage – Adapting at the Edge of the Chart

Mike Beemer is a marine technology instructor and sailor who, in 2025, took part in an expedition through the Northwest Passage. We spoke about what it actually takes to

80. The Little Things That Make Life at Sea Work

🎙️ Today's guests are Julie and Gio from Pelagic Blue, who sail aboard their Malo 39, Sea Fox. ⛵️ At the time of this recording, they were preparing for a Pacific passag

79. Thirty Days Alone in the Pacific — What It’s Really Like

Today’s episode is a deep dive into what solo ocean sailing actually looks like in practice. In this second conversation with Tomas Fehrling, we pick up where we left of

78. Good Decisions Make Good Voyages with John Neal, Julie & Gio Cappelli

After a break, the Liveaboard Sailing Podcast is back, and we’re starting with a conversation that goes straight to the heart of what makes a successful life at sea. In

77. Sailing Wisdom with Lin Pardey & David Haigh: Seamanship, Simplicity, and Offshore Lessons

Lin Pardey is a name that needs little introduction in the sailing world—her voyages, books, and philosophy of simple cruising have inspired generations of sailors. In th

76. Lessons from Offshore: Sail Training, Preparation & Living the Dream

Julie and Gio from Pelagic Blue Cruising Services return to the podcast after their 15,000 nautical mile journey from Mexico to Hawaii, Alaska, and back to the Pacific No

75. Exploring the Ends of the Earth: Jimmy Cornell on High-Latitude Sailing

What does it take to sail to the most remote and extreme destinations on Earth? Jimmy Cornell, legendary sailor, author, and rally founder, has spent decades exploring th

74. Liveaboard Lessons: Boat Buying, Refits & Sailing to Alaska

⛵ Boat buying, major refits, and a first adventure to Alaska—this episode is packed with insights for new and aspiring cruisers. My guest shares how expert guidance helpe

73. John Neal on the future of cruising: Climate, insurance & boat buying trends

The cruising world is changing—weather patterns are shifting, offshore insurance is getting harder to secure, and the boat market isn’t what it used to be. So what does t

72. Why Wait? Pressing Pause on Careers to Tackle a Refit and Embrace the Cruising Life

What happens when you buy a fixer-upper sailboat and dive headfirst into liveaboard life? Kim and Bob Stephens are here to share their story of perseverance, teamwork, an

71. Living Afloat in Europe: Sailing the Med, the Azores, and Beyond

🌍 From Denmark to the Azores and beyond, Leo and Pernille’s sailing journey is full of adventure, lessons, and stunning destinations. 🐾 With their dog Kai by their side,

70. Learning on the Go - From Florida to Thailand and Beyond

We’re kicking off the new season with an inspiring story from Nate and Megan of Sailing Scout! After starting with minimal sailing experience (just an ASA course and a ba

69. Friendly Flags and French Canals: A Journey Through Europe's Waterways

In this week's episode of the Liveaboard Sailing podcast, I sit down with Steve Payne, a liveaboard cruiser and YouTube creator who has been sailing around Europe for the

68. Setting Sail for the Unknown and Embracing Adventure

In this week's episode of the Liveaboard Sailing podcast, we're joined by Kia Koropp, a seasoned sailor who completed an 11-year circumnavigation and ventured to some of

67. Solo Sailing Adventures: From the Mediterranean to the Pacific

In this episode I interview a solo sailor Tomas Fehrling, who has been sailing solo for years in the Mediterranean and is currently crossing the Pacific. We discuss the c

66. Sailing for a Climate-Safe Future: The Novara One Planet Project

Welcome to today's episode of the podcast, where I'm thrilled to introduce my guests Nigel and Veronica and their exciting new project, called the Novara One Planet. In

65. Exploring America's Waterways: Insider Tips and Tricks on the Great Loop

Welcome to this week's episode of the podcast, where we're taking a trip to the United States and exploring the Eastern coast in a big loop. Joining me today is Deb Reim

64. Real thoughts about cruising after one year

This week we’re doing things a little differently, the main difference being that you won’t hear me in this episode! I asked previous guests, Jack and Sonya, from Two the