Sailing Doodles Podcast

In this week's boating news update, tragedy strikes at the Imperial Yacht Club Marina as a devastating fire destroys multiple yachts, shocking the maritime community. We also dive deep into the uncertain future of the iconic SS United States—will this historic ocean liner finally meet its end, or is there hope yet? Plus, major shifts in the marina industry as Blackstone acquires Safe Harbor Marinas, potentially impacting thousands of boaters nationwide.Join us as we uncover the full stories behind these headlines, exploring what they mean for boat owners and maritime enthusiasts alike.Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for weekly boating news, adventure sailing, and much more!#MarinaFire #SSUnitedStates #BoatingNews #Blackstone #SafeHarborMarinasJoin the Sailing Doodles Navy:https://sailingdoodles.podia.com

Ever wondered who actually lives on boats full-time? Are they all retired millionaires, or is it possible for anyone to start cruising? In this video, we break down the REAL stats on liveaboards and cruisers—how much experience they actually have, how they afford it, and the #1 mistake that ends most cruising dreams.We’ll cover:**✅ The average age of new liveaboards & cruisers✅ How much sailing experience they have (it’s less than you think!)✅ Marina life vs. full-time cruising—who actually leaves the dock?✅ The most common boats for new cruisers (monohull vs. catamaran)✅ Where first-year cruisers go—Bahamas, Caribbean, or coastal cruising?✅ How long most people last before quitting boat life✅ The biggest mistake that ruins the dream for so many sailors

I'm starting a new topic for this podcast. Sailing News! In this episode I cover the recently completed Vendee Globe around the world solo sailing race, the advancement of autonomous and AI powered boats, catch the final ruling on the 3 abandoned vessels of the 2024 Newport Bermuda Race and give you updates of the popular sailing shows like Sailing La vagabonde, SV Delos and Sailing Doodles.Want to support this channel? Join the Sailing Doodles Navyhttps://sailingdoodles.podia.com

I answer all your questions about sailing with dogs and so much more. Several times a month I takes questions from our patrons and channel members and give it my best shot to answer them all!https://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles

Should you retire in Thailand! absolutely yes and I will tell you why in this podcast. An Ask Me Anything edition where I answer all my patrons and channel members questions.become a patron https://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles

I sat down with Captain Glenn Shephard of the Bravo show "Below Deck: Sailing Yacht" at the Annapolis boat show and had a great discussion about his experiences on the hit show!  Follow's Captain Glenn's social media to keep up with his adventuresInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/capt_glennshephard/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/captainglennshephardSupport the show by becoming a patron!https://www.patreon.com/sailingdoodles

I answer all the question from my Patrons and CHannel members about my new yacht, the Island Spirit 525e. Its a Sailing electric hybrid catamaran that I am going to sail around the world.For more info https://www.sailingdoodles.com/island-spirit-525e/

With Burning Man 2024 just wrapping up, I wanted to know how much does the average person spend to go there and what does the Burning Man Organization earn from the festival? Also, how much is spent in total by all festival goers to attend the festival? I answer all these question and more in the podcast.

We spent a week sailing around the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast in Italy and I give you my opinion on what it is like. From the costs, to the sights, I give you the run down on Italy