Episode #65: Last Night on Dawn Treader Part 2 Recorded: January 09, 2018 Location: George Town, The Bahamas Subject: Preparing to leave for Puerto Rico. Leaving one’s home in the care of someone else temporarily calls for proper planning and preparation because anything can happen in one’s absence. As Rosa Linda shares in this episode, … Continue reading "NMC065 Last Night on Dawn Treader Part 2" The post NMC065 Last Night on Dawn Treader Part 2 appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Oct 26, 2022•49 min
Episode #64: Last Night on Dawn Treader Part 1 Recorded: January 09, 2018 Location: George Town, The Bahamas Subject: Prepping to move off the Dawn Treader temporarily. When living on a boat, one has to always be mentally prepared that plans can change at any moment. Although accepting the changes might be difficult, there’s always … Continue reading "NMC064 Last Night on Dawn Treader Part 1" The post NMC064 Last Night on Dawn Treader Part 1 appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Oct 19, 2022•32 min
Episode #62: Highborne Cay Bahamas Recorded: December 22, 2017 Location: Anchored off at Highborne Cay Subject: Soaking in the beauty of the Highborne Cay anchorage right before the sun rises! What makes a good anchorage? If you have been an ardent listener of this podcast, you have probably heard Rosa Linda Román mention an instance … Continue reading "NMC062 Highborne Cay Bahamas" The post NMC062 Highborne Cay Bahamas appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Oct 12, 2022•31 min
Episode #61: Manifesting Connections Recorded: November 05, 2017 Location: Riviera Beach Marina, Florida Subject: Manifesting connections and everything else you want in life! “Once you get clear on what you want in life, people and resources will show up to make it happen.” You probably have heard this being said before, however most people don’t … Continue reading "NMC061 Manifesting Connections" The post NMC061 Manifesting Connections appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Oct 05, 2022•29 min
Episode #60: Pre-Puerto Rico Update Recorded: October 01, 2017-10-01 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Subject: Facing a hurricane menace amidst planning for our Puerto Rico sail! It is the plans that we make in order to achieve our goals that make them realistic. However, when natural disasters disrupt our plans, all we can do is change … Continue reading "NMC060 Pre-Puerto Rico Update" The post NMC060 Pre-Puerto Rico Update appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Sep 28, 2022•34 min
Episode #59: Cousin Jesse. Recorded: July 07, 2017 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Subject: Nathan’s cousin, Jesse, shares his experience as a guest on the s/v Dawn Treader. If you were invited to visit a friend who lives on a boat, what would be your reaction? “Oh, definitely. I would love that.” Or possibly, “I don’t … Continue reading "NMC059 Cousin Jesse" The post NMC059 Cousin Jesse appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Sep 21, 2022•40 min
Episode #58: Miami Tri-Rail Recorded: June 21, 2017 Location: In Florida en route to Cancun. Subject: Reminiscing on the good, the bad, and the ugly of our one-year experience of living on the boat. Having lived on the s/v Dawn Treader for a whole year, it is expected that every member of the sailing family … Continue reading "NMC058 Miami Tri-Rail" The post NMC058 Miami Tri-Rail appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Sep 14, 2022•28 min
Episode #57: KonMari on a Boat Recorded: June 12, 2017 Location: Florida Subject: Losing sight of clutter: working out the KonMari process on the s/v Dawn Treader. “In order to discover new oceans, you must first have the courage to lose sight of the shore.” This quote become Rosa Linda Román’s mantra and a day-to-day … Continue reading "NMC057 KonMari on a Boat" The post NMC057 KonMari on a Boat appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Sep 07, 2022•33 min
Episode #56: Old and New Mexico Trips Recorded: May 07, 2017 Location: Riviera Beach Marina Subject: Taking a trip down to New Mexico reignites fear, worry, and doubts! Someone who makes lots of sacrifices for the better good of her family, that’s how we can distinguishably describe Rosa Linda Román. From having to quit her … Continue reading "NMC056 Old and New Mexico Trips" The post NMC056 Old and New Mexico Trips appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Aug 31, 2022•32 min
Episode #55: New Mexico Visit Recorded: May 03, 2017 Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico Subject: Going back to our roots – New Mexico! Home sweet home! We can sometimes forget the experiences that made us feel at home – the places we’ve spent so much time which helped make us who we are. We can even … Continue reading "NMC055 New Mexico Visit" The post NMC055 New Mexico Visit appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Aug 24, 2022•41 min
Episode #53: Nala Dog Drama Recorded: May 03, 2017 Location: Docked at Riviera Beach Marina, Florida. Subject: Leaving Nala, our German Shepherd, outside turns out to be a huge mistake! Have you ever been in a situation where you’re all alone with your dog, and you have to go somewhere that dogs aren’t allowed? It’s … Continue reading "NMC053 Nala Dog Drama" The post NMC053 Nala Dog Drama appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Aug 17, 2022•36 min
Episode #52: Boat Projects and IKEA Recorded: April 17, 2017 Location: Riviera Beach, Florida Subject: Decluttering and reorganizing – maximizing the enjoyment of our little space! “Small little space” is how Rosa Linda Román, the host of New Mexi-Castaways describes their home; the sailing catamaran, s/v Dawn Treader. Whether living on a boat or in … Continue reading "NMC052 Boat Projects and IKEA" The post NMC052 Boat Projects and IKEA appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Aug 10, 2022•35 min
Episode #51: Night Watch Recorded: April 09, 2017 Location: Anchored on the Grand Bahama Bank, Eleuthera Subject: Sharing the story of our Bahamian tour during a night watch. After four months of cruising the Bahamas, the s/v Dawn Treader crew’s trip is cut short after an immigration officer decides he will not renew their request … Continue reading "NMC051 Night Watch" The post NMC051 Night Watch appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Aug 03, 2022•53 min
Episode #50: Alone in Nassau Recorded: April 6, 2017 Location: Bay Street Marina in Nassau, The Bahamas Subject: Making good use of some rare time alone on the boat! Sometimes, as parents we just want a minute to breathe and recharge. When the kids find something else to occupy their time it can feel like … Continue reading "NMC050 Alone in Nassau" The post NMC050 Alone in Nassau appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Jul 27, 2022•46 min
Episode #49: George Town Recorded: February 28, 2017 Location: George Town, Exumas, Bahamas. Subject: Making an impromptu visit to George Town after meeting with other kid boats. One of the greatest human needs is the desire to connect with other humans. When you are a sailing family, alone on the water, filling that need becomes … Continue reading "NMC049 George Town" The post NMC049 George Town appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Jul 20, 2022•27 min
Episode #48: Audio Issues Atlantis to Palm Cay Recorded: February 6, 2017 Location: Leaving Atlantis in Nassau, Bahamas & heading to Palm Cay Marina. Subject: Trying to fix audio issues to bring you our authentic adventures! From the creaking of the floorboards, to the lapping of the waves against the hull, to the roaring of … Continue reading "NMC048 Audio Issues Atlantis to Palm Cay" The post NMC048 Audio Issues Atlantis to Palm Cay appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Jul 13, 2022•35 min
Episode #47: Abacos to Eleuthera. Recorded: December 29, 2016. Location: Underway between the Abacos and Eleuthera, Bahamas Subject: Handling waste – the scoop on poop in the middle of the ocean! Let’s face it, talking about leaking and overflowing toilets can be nauseating. However, as New Mexi-Castaways host, Rosa Linda Román puts it, how to … Continue reading "NMC047 Abacos to Eleuthera" The post NMC047 Abacos to Eleuthera appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Jul 06, 2022•25 min
Episode #45: Launching to Bahamas Recorded: December 13, 2016 Location: Riviera Beach, Florida. Subject: Finally launching! Goodbye Florida, Bahamas here we come! For the past several episodes, New Mexi-Castaways host, Rosa Linda Román has shared the frustrating process of trying to get from Florida to the Bahamas on her family’s home; the Lagoon 450 catamaran, … Continue reading "NMC045 Launching to Bahamas" The post NMC045 Launching to Bahamas appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Jun 29, 2022•19 min
Recorded: December 12, 2016 Location: Riviera Beach, Florida Subject: Getting all the last-minute provisioning supplies before the s/v Dawn Treader launches to the Bahamas for the first time. Hello friends! After about 6 months of living on the sailing catamaran, Dawn Treader, we finally get ready to lose sight of the shore. Recorded back in … Continue reading "NMC044 Provisioning For Bahamas" The post NMC044 Provisioning For Bahamas appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Jun 22, 2022•25 min
Recorded: December 07, 2016 Location: Florida Subject: To postpone our Florida to Bahamas crossing, or not to postpone the crossing? A question we had to answer as a family. “But we planned to make the crossing today!” They say when you live on a sailboat, all plans are written in sand at low tide. Sure, … Continue reading "NMC043 Postponing Crossing" The post NMC043 Postponing Crossing appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Jun 15, 2022•27 min
Recorded: December 07, 2016 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Subject: Prepping for the crossing to the Bahamas. Hello friends! Prepping for a crossing is an adventure in itself! As our family prepared to cross from Florida to the Bahamas, we couldn’t help but picture this scary scenario: sitting on a remote island with no people … Continue reading "NMC042 Morning Before Departure" The post NMC042 Morning Before Departure appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Jun 08, 2022•18 min
Recorded: November 22, 2016 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Subject: Gymnastics state meet, boat repairs and prepping for our upcoming crossing to the Bahamas. Hello friends! Just when we thought we had a plan for our big crossing from West Palm Beach, Florida to the Bahamas, our little gymnast, Ahava, throws a monkey wrench in … Continue reading "NMC041 Ahava Makes Gymnastics State Meet" The post NMC041 Ahava Makes Gymnastics State Meet appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Jun 01, 2022•26 min
Recorded: November 12, 2016 Location: Driving from West Palm Beach to Ft. Lauderdale Airport Subject: In every adversity there is also an unexpected gift. If we can focus on finding that gift we can ease many painful situations. Hello friends! If the global Covid-19 pandemic has taught me anything it is that even in the … Continue reading "NMC039 Find The Gift" The post NMC039 Find The Gift appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Mar 09, 2022•19 min
Recorded: November 11th, 2016 Location: Riviera Beach, Florida Subject: Reviewing what is working in our liveaboard life; as individuals, and as a family. Hello friends! Welcome back. In this episode, I cover what is working for us; from homeschooling (aka boatschooling), to recording podcasts on-the-go, to the emotional well-being of my family. From life coaches … Continue reading "NMC038 What is Working" The post NMC038 What is Working appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Mar 02, 2022•35 min
Recorded: November 09, 2016 Location: Riviera Beach, Florida Subject: Near disasters and finding joy in times of trouble. Hello friends, Welcome back to New Mexi-Castaways, or what I like to refer to as, “Rosa Linda’s Ramblings.” In this episode we are finding the little things that make us happy while dealing with too many near … Continue reading "NMC037 Near Disasters" The post NMC037 Near Disasters appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Feb 23, 2022•24 min
Recorded: November 4, 2016 Location: Riviera Beach, Florida Subject: Packing up to head to Orlando, Florida and visiting s/v Dawn Treader after a neighbor’s boat fire. Hello friends! Talk about too close for comfort! Just weeks after our floating home, s/v Dawn Treader survived Hurricane Matthew, we got a call about a fire at our … Continue reading "NMC036 Boat Fire" The post NMC036 Boat Fire appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Feb 16, 2022•28 min
Recorded: October 9, 2016 Location: Riviera Beach, Florida Subject: Returning to our floating home after evacuating for a hurricane. Hello friends! Talk about dodging a bullet! In the previous episode of New Mexi-Castaways we were just getting ready to evacuate for hurricane Matthew. With forecast models all showing its path directly toward the West Palm … Continue reading "NMC035 Post Hurricane Matthew" The post NMC035 Post Hurricane Matthew appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Sep 15, 2021•25 min
Recorded: October 7, 2016 Location: Riviera Beach, Florida Subject: Preparing our floating home, and our family, as a hurricane heads towards us. Hello friends! Welcome to New Mexi-Castaways! This is the place where my family shares experiences about living on the sailing catamaran, Dawn Treader. When you live on a boat, there is little that … Continue reading "NMC034 Prepping for Hurricane Matthew" The post NMC034 Prepping for Hurricane Matthew appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Sep 08, 2021•29 min
Recorded: September 15, 2016 Location: Riviera Beach, Florida – s/v Dawn Treader Subject: Packing for a trip using the KonMari method. Also, why boat toilets are the worst ever. Hello friends! This week’s episode takes us back to September 2016 when we were packing to leave the boat for a wedding in Tucson. Personally, I … Continue reading "NMC033 Before Tucson Trip" The post NMC033 Before Tucson Trip appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Sep 01, 2021•26 min
Recorded: September 9, 2016 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, Florida Subject: In the thick of the juggling act required when you live on a boat with a new puppy and a competitive gymnast! Hello friends! The fun part about the delay between when I recorded these episodes and when they are actually being posted is that I … Continue reading "NMC032 Gymanstics and Logistics" The post NMC032 Gymanstics and Logistics appeared first on New Mexicast ....
Feb 10, 2021•47 min
