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 past few years. I start off by asking Steve the age-old question, "why live on a boat?" and delve into his journey from being a professional photographer and filmmaker for decades to becoming a YouTube creator in the sailing world.We also explore the joys of the liveaboard lifestyle, and his experience sailing through the French canals. Additionally, we touch on the Friendly Flag project that Steve started, that encourages friendship and socialization on the water. Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 🖥 FriendlyFlag.net🎥 Steve's Youtube channel Jaywalking the World🟡 Let's be social!Come check out extra content on Patreon!Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.🎵 Theme music by: Ikson - Anywhereiksonmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 the most remote and lesser-known places with her husband and two kids. We're talking places like The Gambia, Sumatra, India, Mozambique...Kia shares with us her fascinating insights and experiences on what it's like to sail to places that are not even on the radar for most sailors.Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 🖥 SV Atea blog📸 Atea Untethered on Instagram🟡 Let's be social!Come check out extra content on Patreon!Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.🎵 Theme music by: Ikson - Anywhereiksonmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 challenges and rewards of solo sailing, including sailing at night and managing risk factors. Tomas also shares his reasons for sailing solo and provides valuable tips for aspiring solo sailors.If you're interested in solo sailing or simply want to hear about the experiences of a seasoned sailor, this episode is for you. Join me as I delve into the world and philosophy of solo sailing.Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 🖥 SY Saoirse blog🟡 Let's be social!Come check out extra content on Patreon!Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.🎵 Theme music by: Ikson - Anywhereiksonmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 this episode, we'll be discussing their journey to support at-risk coastal communities to become climate-safe, using their sailing vessel Novara as the main platform. Nigel and Veronica have just embarked on a years-long journey from the UK to New Zealand, sailing through some of the world's most remote coastlines, including Greenland, the Canadian Arctic, and the South Pacific Islands. They are two professionals who have taken their careers in a new direction, quite literally, as they make their way back home.So join me as we dive into their incredible journey and learn more about their inspiring project. To learn more about their project, see the links below. Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 🖥 Novara One Planet website📸 Novara One Planet on Instagram💻 Novara One Planet on Facebook🟡 Let's be social!Come check out extra content on Patreon!Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.🎵 Theme music by: Ikson - Anywhereiksonmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Reimer, who, along with her husband, embarked on a one-year, 6,000-mile journey around the Great Loop after 20 years of coastal cruising in the Great Lakes. The Great Loop is a continuous waterway that includes the Atlantic, Gulf Intracoastal Waterways, the Great Lakes, Canadian Heritage Canals, and the inland rivers of America's heartland. In this episode, we'll be discussing Deb's amazing journey and sharing some general tips for anyone looking to embark on the Great Loop adventure.⭐️ Learn more about Mahina Offshore Services at mahina.com. 🟡 Let's be social!Come check out extra content on Patreon!Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.🎵 Theme music by: Ikson - Anywhereiksonmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 Horizon to send us a bit of a real-life update as they approach their one-year anniversary of being on the move. In their first year of cruising, they left California, went up to Canada and then south to Mexico on their Passport 42. In the first episode I did with Sonya and Jack you learned that they had lived aboard in the San Francisco Bay area for many years and operated their own boat detailing business. In this episode, Sonya and Jack flow freely from one topic to another as they look back at their first year of cruising. They talk about some of the surprises they found out about Mexico, and they share some good tips on boat maintenance while on the go. There's also an insightful look at social media as cruisers. Also heads up for anyone interested in electric sailboats, listen to the end to hear Sonya and Jack's update. Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 🖥 Two the Horizon on Patreon📸 Two the Horizon on Instagram🎥 Two the Horizon Sailing on Youtube🟡 Let's be social!Come check out extra content on Patreon!Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.🎵 Theme music by: Ikson - Anywhereiksonmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today John Neal and I are talking about sailing in Scotland, the Scottish islands, Faroes and Iceland. We discuss the appeal of these destinations, what the sailing conditions are like, and what are some must-haves for sailing in this region. We also briefly review what's the latest on the boat market in terms of cost of boats, and as usual he shares some great resources to check out. Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 🖥 Mahina.com website🎧 My previous podcast episode with John on boat selection🎥 ASA educational series (March 28, June 13 and August 15, 2023)🟡 Let's be social!Come check out extra content on Patreon!Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.🎵 Theme music by: Ikson - Anywhereiksonmusic.comJohn's boat buying podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today I am chatting with Ryan and Sophie, who are making their second appearance on the podcast! A lot has happened since I chatted to Ryan and Sophie last, so we do a bit of a catch-up and talk about preparing for and enduring a big storm in Bermuda, Ryan’s solo Atlantic crossing, their new online course for aspiring sailors, getting a puppy, and more - like I said, a lot has happened! Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 🖥 Sailing the World online course created by Ryan and Sophie 📸 Ryan and Sophie on Instagram🎥 Ryan and Sophie's video on the storm in Bermuda🟡 Let's be social!Come check out extra content on Patreon!Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.🎵 Theme music by: Ikson - Anywhereiksonmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week I’ll take you to the Caribbean, with my guests Ben and Kitra, who talk to me about their first couple of years of cruising. This episode has some great tips for anyone thinking about buying a boat in the Caribbean, as that is what Kitra and Ben did – and it wasn’t exactly smooth sailing. We also talk about jumping into the lifestyle without excessive preparation or expectations. I really enjoyed hearing about their attitude and approach, and how that has served them well, and I hope you enjoy this episode. Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 🖥 Kitra and Ben's blog Daggers Down Sailing⭐️ Sail training expeditions, boat selection consultation and virtual offshore cruising seminar at Mahina Offshore Services🟡 Let's be social!Come check out extra content on Patreon!Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.🎵 Theme music by: Ikson - Anywhereiksonmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we are talking about chasing the travel dream after retirement. My guest is Deb Akey who learned to sail in her 50s and together with her husband bought a sailboat and went cruising for 5 years. We cover topics like challenges managing a rental apartment from afar, going from lake sailors to ocean sailors and some realizations and learnings she had about offshore sailing on a two-person crew. Deb also shares some great advice for anyone considering this lifestyle, especially for those thinking of leaving after retirement.Links mentioned in this episode ⬇️ 🖥 Deb's blog: The Retirement Project📕 Deb's book: How NOT to buy a cruising boat 🟡 Let's be social!Come check out extra content on Patreon!Come find me and fellow listeners on Instagram or Facebook, and let's keep the conversation going. You'll find me there as Liveaboard Sailing Podcast.🎵 Theme music by: Ikson - Anywhereiksonmusic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.