Today I go over the trip from Maine to Charleston that I have just returned from. It was a blast on all accounts, great boat, great people and good weather. I will have the raw recordings from the trip later this week. Thanks for listening. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Sailing Shirts and Hoodies: https://www.bonfire...
Nov 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 217
This conversation took place a week or so ago while I was still on the road doing speaking events. While in Newport RI, Sven hooked me up with Eric and I headed down to the North Sails Loft to get some insight into the world of "big" boat sailing and sails. Huge thanks to both Eric and Sven for making this happen. Support the show with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.ve...
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 216
Today I come to you from the road, the first part of this podcast takes place on Cape Cod and the rest is recorded while driving my way back across this beautiful country. The audio is affected by the car sounds, but I thought it would be worth putting out into the world. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.ven...
Nov 08, 2023•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 215
It finally happened, Matt and I are in the same place at the same time! I have wanted to sit for this podcast forever and I'm so glad to have had the pleasure of chatting with Matt aboard his epic research vessel. Make sure to check out the projects he and his team do at the Ocean Research Project: http://www.oceanresearchproject.org/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations toward the next adventure: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/J...
Nov 05, 2023•2 hr 21 min•Ep. 214
Today I have three days of Podcasts linked together from the grinding to glassing to the bedding of all the parts I removed from Sparrow. It was a dirty job and a ton of hard work but in the end it all paid off. Glad to have all these projects sorted out in time for the cold weather to start rolling in. Thanks for listening. Support the Podcast with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Donate to the next adventure via PayPal and Venmo: https://paypal.me/JeromeRand?country....
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 213
Today we have my conversation with John, besides being a fellow sailor, John has been a huge help to me in furthering my speaking career and a mentor in life. John and I have known each other for many years going way back to the Bitter End and I am very grateful to have him sit with me for this show. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/sailing-into-oblivion-one-wave-1/...
Oct 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 212
Today I have a few days of yard work updates, big projects are underway and I wanted to do a few daily updates on the plans and progress. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/sailing-into-oblivion-one-wave-1/ Donate to the Boat Work: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion...
Oct 25, 2023•50 min•Ep. 211
Today, I sit down with my cousin Bill, he worked in the world of Kitesurfing since the beginning and then moved on to Yacht management and now working in all areas of yacht projects. Bill played the role of the cool older cousin in my life, and it was great that he shared a little time with me to chat about it all. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ One Time Donation to future adve...
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 210
Today, I tell a tale of a squall that I will never forget, mistakes were made, and lessons were learned. If you enjoy this podcast let me know and I will do more like this every so often. You can reach the show via the website: https://www.sailingintooblivion.com/podcasts Support the Show and future Adventures via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Shirts and Hoodies: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: ht...
Oct 19, 2023•37 min•Ep. 209
Just me rambling away. I am still on the road and heading back to the boat then off to a few more speaking events and more podcast conversations. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/sailing-into-oblivion-one-wave-1/
Oct 16, 2023•35 min•Ep. 208
We have reach that very special 200th episode and I am very excited to have my old friend Mike Porter on the show. He and I have been in the thick of the yachting industry in one form or another for almost 20 years. It was a pleasure to talk about where we have been and how we have survived to get here now. Big thanks to Mike for sharing some of his wisdom and time. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Into Oblivion Merch: https://www.bonfire.co...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 207
Today, I sit down with my good friend John Glynn to talk racing, the evolution of sail, being a Yacht Broker and much more. John has a wealth of knowledge in all aspects of the yachting industry and was a huge part of mentoring me in the world of racing and running regattas. Thanks for listening. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Shirts and Hoodies: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Reach out to the show: https://www.sai...
Oct 06, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 206
Today, I do a little update on the road and all that is going on in the coming weeks plus a short visit to Sparrow. She has been closed up for 5 months and it shows! Thanks for listening. Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 205
Just pulled into a motel that I was a guest in 11 years ago on the Appalachian Trail. I couldn't pass up the nostalgia. I get into life on the road, Sparrow, and much more, some of which is more or less a stream of consciousness that might not be the most interesting but hey, when the mic is out I might as well talk. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Shirts and Hoodies: https://www.bonfire.com/sailing-into-oblivion-one-wave-1/ Check Out th...
Sep 30, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 204
Today, I sit down with Dobbs once again and talk about the BVI and it's current state and recovery, a bit about what I am trying to do and just about anything in-between. Always a pleasure to spend a little time with one of my favorite people. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Into Oblivion Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Check out Sail Junky at https://www.sailjunky.com/ For information on Presentations: https:...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 203
Today, I get into a deep dive about my self-steering aboard Sparrow. You might have heard me talk about Mongo, he is my Aries Windvane and has sailed Sparrow and I around the world and beyond. I'm no expert but I do have a bunch of experience when it comes to the good and bad of this great little tool for solo sailing. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Tee Shirts and Hoodies: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ One Time Do...
Sep 23, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 202
Tonight, I sit down and talk adventure, being in the wild, paddling, and much more with my good friend Everett. This is the second time I have had him on the show and this time we just let it fly. Thanks for spending some time on the podcast. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Check Out Everett on his website: https://www.everettmcislo.com/...
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 51 min•Ep. 201
Today, I talk about the camping trip, my current boat project and the upcoming sailing season. I have always found that a camping trip does wonders for my brain after a crazy summer season, it just seems to help slow things down a bit. Thanks for listening. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/payouts Sailing Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/...
Sep 16, 2023•34 min•Ep. 200
Tonight, I sit down with myself to just look back at the summer, feel the wight lift of my shoulders and enjoy. We also talk about the upcoming camping trip as well as the work restoring a classic boat before hitting the road this September. Thanks for listening and thanks to all the Patreon Family for your continued support. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Sailing Into Oblivion Bo...
Aug 31, 2023•37 min•Ep. 199
Today I sit with my old friend who is a doctor and get into some of the things that I fear might befall me when I'm way offshore and can't get help immediately. This show should not be taken as medical advice and therefore I have kept the good Doctors name a secret. Enjoy this deep dive into self-help on the open ocean. Thanks for listening. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Into Oblivion Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-obli...
Aug 24, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 198
Today, I talk about some of the methods I have used in the past and even now to reach my goals. Sometimes in life we find that the challenges we undertake are becoming too much. That is when we need every trick in the book to keep moving forward and never give up. I get into a few of those methods on this show. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Shirts and Hoodies: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ One Time Donations Via ...
Aug 18, 2023•43 min•Ep. 197
Tonight, I had the pleasure to sit with Brooks, an old friend and co-worker, to talk about adventuring in the wild, how we rise to challenges, and how to have a great attitude in work and life. Big thanks to Brooks for sharing much about himself and his thoughts on living well. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ One Time Donations for future adventures: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme...
Aug 05, 2023•1 hr 55 min•Ep. 196
Tonight we talk about some of the steps I took when dealing with the most recent disaster aboard Mighty Sparrow. Things will go wrong when you venture offshore, that is a fact, but it is how we go about dealing with such situations that really counts. I'm no expert but I hope to shed some light on the process that helped get me through one of the scariest nights I have delt with at sea. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Into Oblivion Shirt...
Jul 18, 2023•46 min•Ep. 195
Today I sit with fellow adventurer Everett Cislo, long distance canoe enthusiast, video creator and just one heck of a waterman. He and I have worked together over the years and just happen to be in the same place for this past week. Check out some of his work at: https://www.everettmcislo.com/ Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/...
Jul 07, 2023•47 min•Ep. 194
Doing a few updates on the old back as well as the boats I am currently working on. Sorry for the delay in the show but the new presentation is done and the first show went very well, priorities will be back on the podcast for the rest of the summer. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Shirts and Hoodies: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ One Time Donations via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand http...
Jun 23, 2023•40 min•Ep. 193
Today I give a few updates on work and get into some ocean sailing about Josh and his Pacific voyage as well as a little time about using a pole with your headsails. Thanks for listening and the support and sorry about the runny nose. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingi...
Jun 12, 2023•54 min•Ep. 192
Today I answer a question from one of my listeners about gear to climb a mast solo. We talk about some of the experiences I have had and look at some of the options. I'm no expert, but hey I have some experience that I am willing to share. Thanks for listening. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via Paypal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Shirts and Hoodies: htt...
Jun 01, 2023•49 min•Ep. 191
Today I take some time for a few updates on my state of mind and we talk about Josh out in the Pacific, a little bit about Matt Rutherford and much more. Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Shirts: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ Check out Josh in the Pacific: https://forecast.predictwind.com/tracking/display/Faiaoahe/?mapMode=useAtlas&windSymbol=WindStreamlines&weatherSource=PWE&trackDuration=0...
May 30, 2023•40 min•Ep. 190
Today I get into the week I spent down in Florida helping Marc and Steph sort out there new Westsail 32. The first part of the show I go through the lesson plan that we used for the week and then Marc and I talk about how things went and the short history of how they found the boat and what adventures they will be aiming for in the future. All the best you two, thanks for the great week! Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Shirts and Hoodies: https:...
May 22, 2023•56 min•Ep. 189
Well we are recording back where it all started, the hills of Walloon Lake in Michigan. I will be here all summer working with the Watersports Center that I Directed back in my 20's. It's an interesting job for sure and the work will be challenging but also very rewarding. Sometime we need to circle back in life and that is just what I have done. Thanks for listening. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast New Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/store/...
May 20, 2023•32 min•Ep. 188
