Today we have an unusual podcast, I sat with Murf at first, then Heath came in and all hell broke loose. We talk about some of the issues facing the lobster industry, life and happiness, and just have a great time doing it. ****Strong language warning!!!*** Support the Podcast on Pa t reon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 123
Today I sit with David, my friendly co-worker at the yard and we talk about hauling boats and how to best prepare your own boat to make the transition from sea to land that much easier! Support the podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Sep 21, 2022•49 min•Ep. 122
Today I am back after a few days off feeling run down. We talk about various topics but mostly just me rambling away! Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Sep 19, 2022•54 min•Ep. 121
This morning I talk about the days of taking ownership of Mighty Sparrow. It wasn't all great but, in the end, I became the owner and that was the point. I hope you enjoy the story. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Sep 13, 2022•44 min•Ep. 120
Today's show is a response to a listener's question about the British Virgin Islands. I spent almost a decade in the BVI and was able to explore and see many of the beautiful places in these storied islands. Plus, a little GGR 2022 update and what has been going on with Sparrow. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Sep 11, 2022•56 min•Ep. 119
Sometimes a dream can be so real it gets me up for the rest of the night. Tonight I was rocked awake by one such dream that caused me to think long and hard about the risks and rewards of some of the adventures I go on. These are some of my thoughts about why I like doing what I do on the ocean. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Sep 08, 2022•57 min•Ep. 118
Today I am happy to be back on Sparrow and back working in the Yard! We talk about the future plans and projects that need to be done as well as the Gloden Globe Race that started a few days ago and is already exciting. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Sep 06, 2022•42 min•Ep. 117
Today we talk to Davis about traveling to far off places such as Cuba and Bolivia to find fish, explore new cultures and most of all have a life experience. This was a wonderful and inspiring conversation that gave me the itch to get back out there sooner rather than later! Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 116
I always use a travel agent to ensure a worry free trip to the airport. I have however made the mistake of purchasing my own ticket, having something happen and then loosing my mind trying to deal with a bad situation. LaNell has been in the business for decades and has some incredible insight into the world of travel. A big thanks for sharing her precious time and years of getting me to my destination trouble free! Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodca...
Aug 31, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 115
Being alone for months at a time is a condition that I have some experience with. Days turn into weeks and then months, all alone in an empty world, no wonder people like to ask me how I deal with it. The fact is that I not only deal with solitude but actually enjoy it to a degree. Today's podcast was brought to light by a listeners email that I was delighted to respond to at length. My hope is that I can shed some light on the mind of the solo sailor. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www...
Aug 26, 2022•46 min•Ep. 114
Today I sit with my cousin Michael and talk business. The good and the bad of restaurants and property development, the pressures that come with the job and even how I might be able to keep this podcast growing into the future. His wealth of experience comes from his passion and drive in a world that demands perseverance. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Aug 24, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 113
This morning I got the Solo Podcast bug after reading an article on Sailjunky by Mike D. and it got me thinking; Marinas? Where, when, why, and what is best? Also a little rambling about my plans for the fall and a short story about the first person to ever sail alone across and ocean. Check out Sailjunky; https://www.sailjunky.com/ Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast...
Aug 22, 2022•56 min•Ep. 112
Today I sat down with my cousin Jerome for his third time on the show. We go all over the place from Wine to New York to the Stoned Ape Theory. As always a fun and interesting hour with my cousin. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Aug 21, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 111
Today we talk sailing, gemstones and what it means to break through tough times and pressure to become the diamonds that we all can be! Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 110
Today I have been very fortunate to sit with Matt, who it turns out, is the perfect example of an "everyday person who does extraordinary things!" Besides being a pioneer in the world of the Kidney Transplant Chain movement, he gives his time and energy to various organizations for the betterment of everyone. To say the least, my mind is blown and I am inspired to get out and be like Matt! Article about Matt; http://marketdesigner.blogspot.com/2009/12/kidney-exchange-in-people-magazine.html Head...
Aug 15, 2022•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 109
I woke to the sounds of animals roaming around in Jerome'sTown at 4 am and it inspired me to get on the mic and relive some of the scary and funny memories that take place in the wee hours while camping in the woods. I don't know how many nights I have slept alone in the wilderness but it must be over 300, these are a few of those stories. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Contact the show; https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts...
Aug 13, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 108
Today I have the pleasure of sitting back down with my brother Sven, as always we just let it rip and talk about anything and everything. Some foul language but nothing crazy, a fantastic conversation all the same. Support the podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 107
Back in Michigan and dead tired from setting up JeromesTown for the rest of August. I get into the relief of my exhaustion after a long few weeks and also get into a listeners question about going Hove-to. Support the podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Aug 10, 2022•43 min•Ep. 106
Sometimes we meet people that seem to just take life by the horns and Chris is absolutely one of them. Appalachian Trail thru-hiker, fellow sailor and one heck of a nice guy, we talk about boats, mountains, love and life! Support the podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 105
Today we talk the end of summer for me in Rockland, packing up Sparrow for a while and some listener questions about Spinnakers VS drifters, and AIS's. Great to connect up with other adventurers so keep it coming by writing into the show by visiting https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/ Support the show on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast...
Aug 07, 2022•33 min•Ep. 104
We are back in action and I just had to talk about the day I had! Wow, sometimes we have to deal with people that are disgruntled and not happy at all and that is just what I had to do today. Also the store of John Caldwell who crossed an ocean to reunite with the one he loved. Support the podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Aug 03, 2022•39 min•Ep. 103
Tonight I just had to get on the mic and talk a little about helping your friends just by listening. I don't really know why but I do know that it helped me so it was worth it. Plus the story of the Westsail that endured the Perfect Storm even after it was left alone to fend for itself. Enjoy and thanks for listening. Support the podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Jul 28, 2022•51 min•Ep. 101
Well we made it to 100! I thought hard about what I wanted this show to be and settled on saying a big thanks and telling one of my favorite sea stories from the eyes of a solo sailor, the Whale-ship Essex. For the full story check out the book by Nathaniel Philbrick, In the Heart of the Sea, it is amazing! Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Jul 25, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 100
Today we get into some emails from our listeners along with a few random topics from the past, present and future. Support the podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Jul 23, 2022•1 hr•Ep. 99
Today we talk about buying, living and adventuring on a boat. The good, the bad, and the wonderful! Plus the tragic story of the sinking of the Sean Seamour II. Support the podcast on patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Jul 20, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 98
Today I thought I would breakdown the safety gear I keep aboard Sparrow. The book Adrift by Steven Callahan led to some of the items I use as he is truly an expert on the subject. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Jul 17, 2022•54 min•Ep. 97
Today I get into some of my favorite subjects of sailing thanks to a listener named Tim. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Jul 15, 2022•58 min•Ep. 96
Today we are going to try something a little different and tell a story from the history of the sea. Donald Crowhurst set out to race in the Golden Globe in 1968 never to return. A crazy tail of loneliness and isolation that ends in the worst way possible. Support the show on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Jul 12, 2022•31 min•Ep. 95
Today we talk about the ongoing projects aboard Sparrow, my plans and how I blew it at work about two weeks ago. Good times and real life a the yard. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Jul 11, 2022•54 min•Ep. 94
Today I sat down with Murf for a little info about bottom paint for boats. Some people go crazy over this subject but after hearing from Murf and my own experience, I just think it is nothing to get in a fuss about. Support the Podcast on Patreon; https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast
Jul 05, 2022•41 min•Ep. 93