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The Sailing Rode

by Steve & Brandy - S/V Wiki Honu

The Sailing Rode is about sailboat cruising and travel. We share our lessons learned as we grow our sailing experience from local trailer sailors to global offshore sailors. We discuss our sailing travel adventures and feature marine and general products we use on our boat.

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Episodes

  1. TSR036 Hands Across the Sea

    In this episode, we interview Harriett and TL Linskey who run a non-profit that brings books to schools and students in the Caribbean. They cruise through the islands yearly on their 46 ft. catamaran and during the interview Harriett shares stories from their cruising history that goes back to…

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  2. TSR035 Salt & Tar

    In this episode, we interview Ruth and Garrett from the Salt and Tar YouTube channel where they have spent the last three years building a traditional 35 foot gaff rigged ketch. Brandy is growing her fitness and nutrition business. We are working on a new website but if you are interested in a...

  3. TSR034 The Cruising Cartoonist - Sarah Steenland

    In this episode, we interview Sarah Steenland, The Cruising Cartoonist and her kids as they cruise Southeast Asia. We have some more sailing / cruising news and our featured product will help make sure you never have to worry about expired signal flares. Intro Chat We have we been? Last show was...

  4. TSR033 Hurricane Irma

    In this episode we talk about our experience during hurricane Irma. The remnants of the eye went right over our house around 2:30am on 9/11/17. The British Virgin Islands were hit hard by the hurricane and they need your help. We donated to a fund started by Scott and Brittney Meyers from the...

  5. TSR032 Cruising the Middle Florida Keys

    In this episode, we cover our week long trip sailing the middle Florida Keys from Marathon to the Content Keys. We have some more sailing / cruising news and our featured product will help you deal with smells from the head. Intro Chat We had such great plans to get some more shows out this…

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  6. TSR031 We Are Back!! After our extended Honeymoon

    In this episode, we get back on the air and talk about our extended honeymoon over the last five months. We have some more adventure sailing news and our featured product is a new marine sealant that will save you money. Intro Chat We are back after getting married and buying a new house. Life is...

  7. TSR030 United States Sailboat Show at Annapolis

    In this episode, we feature our trip to the US Sailboat Show in Annapolis, MD. We have some more adventure sailing news and our products of the week will help you keep your boat fresh and mold free. Intro Chat We are back after an extended break from doing the podcast. We have been very busy with...

  8. TSR029 Part 2 - The Radonic Family Trailer Sailing to Offshore Cruising

    In this episode, we feature part two of our interview with the Radonic Family and discuss their move from trailer sailing to offshore cruising. We have some more unusual sailing news and our products of the week will provide comfortable seating on and off the boat. Intro Chat We experienced some...

  9. TSR028 Trailer Sailer Cruising with The Radonic Family

    In this episode, we feature part one of our interview with the Radonic Family about their extensive trailer sailer cruising. We have some more unusual sailing news and our product of the week will help you battle bugs. Intro Chat We have been on shore the last few weekends, but had some fun…

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  10. TSR027 Part 2 - followtheboat - Oyster 435 Refit & Cruising Thailand

    In this episode, we feature part two of our interview with Jamie Furlong and Liz Cleere from the followtheboat YouTube sailing channel about the extensive refit of their Oyster 435 sailboat in Thailand. Intro Chat We had a great time hanging out in Nashville and listening to great music on…

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  11. TSR026 followtheboat - Sailing Pirate Alley - Part 1

    In this episode, we talk with Jamie Furlong and Liz Cleere from the followtheboat YouTube sailing channel. We feature some sailing news and our product of the week is a small portable emergency jump battery pack. Intro Chat We had a great trip to Silver Glen Springs. We launched in Astor, FL and...

  12. TSR025 Catching up with Monday Never

    In this episode, we catch up with Will and Cat from Monday Never to get their perspective after the first nine months of cruising. Keep up with all their adventures on their site at MondayNever.com Please support the creation of their travel videos here See Cat catch her biggest fish here Small...

  13. TSR024 Cruising Biscayne Bay / Miami

    In this episode, we review our recent sailing trip over 4th of July weekend cruising around Biscayne bay in Miami. Intro News We released new YouTube videos! We have a video of how we have our boat setup form cruising showing the interior and exterior setup. We also have the first video produced…

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  14. TSR023 Fathers Day Special with Mike Payment

    In this episode, we celebrate fathers day with the man who taught Steve to sail. His father, Mike Payment. Intro News We are back from vacation! We had a great cruise on the worlds largest cruise ship, The Oasis of the Seas. It definitely fueled our cruising dreams as we toured great the great...

  15. TSR 022 Part 2 - The Gleda Project - Building and Cruising a Wharram 38 Catamaran

    In this episode, we feature Part 2 of our interview with Neil Hawkesford from The Gleda Project about building his Wharram 38 catamaran and beginning his cruising life. We have some sailing news. And our featured product will keep your boat fenders looking sharp. Intro News We talk about our...

  16. TSR 021 Building and Cruising a Wharram 38 Catamaran with The Gleda Project

    In this episode, we talk with Neil Hawkesford from The Gleda Project about building his Wharram 38 catamaran and beginning his cruising life. We have some sailing news. And our featured product will help you remove that corrosive salt residue from your boat and trailer. Intro News We had a great...

  17. TSR 020 Cruising Sebastian Florida & Getting Engaged!

    In this episode, we cover our weekend cruising in the Sebastian, Florida area for Brandy's birthday and our engagement! We cover the sailing news and our product of the week is a great adjustable bungee with lots of great uses while cruising. Intro News We got engaged during our trip cruising...

  18. TSR 019 Buying a New Catamaran with Out Chasing Stars - Part 2

    In this episode, we feature part two of our interview with Amy and David Alton from the Out Chasing Stars blog about equipping their new Foutaine Pajot Helia 44 Catamaran and boat and health insurance while cruising. Intro News We talk about our spring boat cleaning. Lots of polishing and waxing....

  19. TSR 018 Buying a New Catamaran with Out Chasing Stars - Part 1

    In this episode, we feature part one of our interview with Amy and David Alton from the Out Chasing Stars blog about their decision to go cruising and the purchase of a new Foutaine Pajot Helia 44 Catamaran. Intro News We released new YouTube videos! Miami Strictly Sail Show Part 2, Hunter 50…

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  20. TSR 017 Cruising St. Petersburg, Florida & Selecting a Modern Anchor Design

    In this episode, we talk about cruising the St. Petersburg Beach, Florida area. We also talk about the Everglades Challenge small sailboat and paddle adventure race and we cover our decision to buy a modern design anchor. Intro News We spent the weekend Truck Tenting at Daytona Bike Week…

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  21. TSR 016 Miami Strictly Sail Show

    In this episode, we give a virtual tour of the 2016 Miami Strictly Sail Show as we dream about our future cruising boat. We also visit some of the vendors to help you spend your 2016 outfitting budget. Intro News Check out our three TSR YouTube videos from the Miami Strictly Sail Show covering…

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  22. TSR 015 The Retirement Project - How Not to Buy a Cruising Boat - Part 2

    In this episode, we feature part two of our interview with Deb and TJ Akey from The Retirement Project blog where we discuss the difficult process they went through of buying and refitting their cruising boat which they detailed in their book, How Not to Buy a Cruising Boat. Intro Chat Notes…

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  23. TSR 014 The Retirement Project - How Not to Buy a Cruising Boat - Part 1

    In this episode of The Sailing Rode Podcast, we feature part one of our interview with Deb and TJ Akey from The Retirement Project blog about their cruising experience and their book, How Not to Buy a Cruising Boat. You can also listen to the show by searching for The Sailing Rode on iTunes...

  24. TSR 013 Christmas Sailing Stories

    It's the Christmas Special of The Sailing Rode Podcast and our gift to you is a collection of Christmas sailing stories. You can also listen to the show by searching for The Sailing Rode on iTunes Podcasts or at the following links: iPhone iTunes link Android Stitcher link Intro Chat Check out…

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  25. TSR 012 Catamaran vs. Monohull with Zero to Cruising

    Show Notes In this episode of The Sailing Rode Podcast we talk with Mike and Rebecca Sweeney about their transition from a catamaran to a monohull. Interview Check out their cruising blog with over 2000 posts! http://www.zerotocruising.com/ Buy their previous cruising PDQ 32 catamaran - ZTC is…

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  26. TSR 011 Holiday Sailing Gift Guide

    Show Notes In this Episode of the podcast, we are helping you prep for the holidays with our Holiday Sailing Gift Guide, whether you are looking for a gift to buy a cruising sailor or ideas to give your significant other to buy for you, we have you covered. Intro Chat Help us add to our holiday...

  27. TSR 010 Ken & Carol Gillstrom - Voyageur Sailing - Part 2

    Show Notes In this Episode of the podcast, we feature Part 2 of our interview Ken & Carol Gillstrom from Voyageur Sailing Adventures. We talk about their adventure sail training programs and some of their personal cruising experiences including a harrowing story about losing their rudder hundreds...

  28. TSR 009 Ken & Carol Gillstrom - Voyageur Sailing - Part 1

    The Sailing Rode 009 - Ken & Carol Gillstrom - Voyageur Sailing - Part 1 Show Notes In this Episode of the podcast, we feature the fist part of our interview Ken & Carol Gillstrom from Voyageur Sailing. We talk about their 14 year plan to build a boat and sail away. We cover the sailing news and...

  29. TSR 008 Will & Cat Marks - MondayNever.com

    In this Episode of the podcast we interview Will & Cat Marks from MondayNever.com about the break they are taking early in their careers to go on an extended cruise in the Caribbean. We cover the sailing news and our product of the week is a great waterproof bluetooth speaker. Interview Check out...

  30. TSR 007 - Cruising Key Largo & Ilsamorada in the Florida Keys

    In this episode, we review our six night trip cruising the Key Largo and Islamorada area of the Florida Keys. We cover some sailing news and our product of the week is a great dinghy that costs less than $200! ** Video of the Trip will be posted next week - ran out of time to edit it before our...

  31. TSR 006 - Two Can Sail Couples Cruising Seminars

    In this episode we interview Jeff Grossman and Jean Levine from Two Can Sail couples sailing seminars. Jeff and Jean have a great program to help cruisers at any point during the preparation to go cruising. Take a look at their Five Step Plan to Your Sailing Dreams. They offer a great couples...

  32. TSR 005 - Cruising the Exumas Bahamas

    In this episode, our featured topic is cruising the Exumas Bahamas. We cover some sailing news and our featured product is a great beach towel for the boat. We also talk about our recent camping trip. Truck Tentn' in our custom air conditioned pickup truck tent. Here is the video:...

  33. TSR 004 - Battling Bugs while Cruising

    In episode 004, our featured topic is Battling Bugs while Cruising. We discuss strategies to deal with insects on you and on your boat. For details on our sailing trip to Caladesi Island / Clearwater Florida area, go to this post to see our trip notes and videos. Featured Topic Notes - Battling...

  34. TSR 003 - Trailer Sailors - MacGregor 25 & 26M

    On episode three of The Sailing Rode Podcast: Our featured topic is trailer sailors. We review the two boats we have owned the 1985 MacGregor 25 and the 2010 MacGregor 26M. Pictures of the boats can be on our boat page. We discuss the pros and cons of trailer sailor vs. a slip based boat Sailing...

  35. TSR 002 - Ponce Inlet Trip Report

    On this episode of The Sailing Rode Podcast our featured topic is our recent weekend trip sailing the Ponce Inlet area of Florida. For all the details and links to places mentioned in the show, go to our blog post on the Ponce Inlet Sailing Trip. We talk about a few upcoming boat projects. We…

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  36. TSR 001 - Introducing the TSR Crew

    Our first episode of The Sailing Rode Podcast!! On this episode we introduce the TSR Crew, Steve & Brandy. We talk about our sailing history, our boats, and a little about our plans to learn while we cruise around Florida and eventually buy an offshore cruiser for faraway adventures. We are new…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

The Sailing Rode is about sailboat cruising and travel. We share our lessons learned as we grow our sailing experience from local trailer sailors to global offshore sailors. We discuss our sailing travel adventures and feature marine and general products we use on our boat.

HOSTED BY

Steve & Brandy - S/V Wiki Honu

Produced by Steve Payment

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The Sailing Rode is about sailboat cruising and travel. We share our lessons learned as we grow our sailing experience from local trailer sailors to global offshore sailors. We discuss our sailing travel adventures and feature marine and general products we use on our boat.

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