Cruising on a Dime (feat. Cap'n Fatty Goodlander)

Mike and Cyndi Crosby didn’t grow up sailing—but after one bareboat trip in the BVI, they started charting a whole new course. In this episode of Ahoy!, they share how they went from ASA students and lake sailing newbies to proud owners of a Fountaine Pajot catamaran (with another one on the way). If you’ve ever stepped off a charter boat thinking “what if?”—this one’s for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She’s sailed more than 200,000 offshore miles in boats under 30 feet—with no engine. In this special episode recorded live in Annapolis, legendary voyager and author Lin Pardey shares stories from her new memoir Passages: Cape Horn and Beyond, reflecting on love, loss, bold seamanship, and what it means to live fully at sea—and beyond it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Recorded live at the Annapolis Sailboat Show, this special episode of Ahoy! features sailing education legends Steve and Doris Colgate, founders of Offshore Sailing School. For over 60 years, they’ve helped sailors chart a course to confidence on the water. From essential training tips to the life-changing rewards of cruising, the Colgates share expert insights on what it really takes to become a skilled mariner. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your seamanship, this episode is packed with wisdom to help you sail smarter and safer. Tune in and get ready to hoist your skills to the next level! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set sail and spare your wallet with legendary sea gypsy Cap’n Fatty Goodlander. As a lifelong liveaboard and three-time circumnavigator, Fatty has seen it all—building boats, salvaging wrecks, weathering hurricanes and spinning stories that captivate sailors worldwide, all while on a shoestring budget. Join us as we dive into his unconventional life afloat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Episode 1, “Just Do It,” join Behan and Jamie Gifford of Sailing Totem as they share the story of starting out on their cruising adventures—from buying a boat and becoming liveaboards exploring the world, to inspiring and educating others to pursue their own dreams on the water. Tune in for valuable insights and inspiration from this dynamic sailing duo! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brought to you by Cruising World magazine, Ahoy! is the go-to podcast for the best of the sailing and cruising lifestyle. Whether you're new to boating, dreaming of setting sail, or you’re an old salt with years on the water—this is a place where real boaters share stories, laughs, and lessons from the great life afloat with other real boaters. Ahoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices