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 weekend at the Tortuga Music Festival on Ft. Lauderdale Beach.
- More videos soon on our YouTube channel.
- We got good news on our boat trailer repair and it looks like our brakes will last another season! Probably thanks to our featured product this week, Salt Away.
- Make sure to like The Sailing Rode Facebook page to keep up with our latest cruising plans, if you live in Florida we may be cruising in your area.
- We are going to the America's Cup Races June 10-12 in Chicago! Let us know if you plan to go.
The Interview - Neil Hawkesford - The Gleda
Project
- Get a copy of Neil's book A Foolish Voyage here. It is a fantastic read. Neil tells the story of sailing the south coast of the UK in an 18 foot sailboat. You really feel that you are along for the ride. It will make you want to go back to your early 2o's and go on a big adventure!
- Go to Neil's web site The Gleda Project to see all the details of him building his Wharram 38 catamaran and his current cruising blog. Neil's catamaran build took eight years. In the interview, Neil speaks about not just building a boat, but building his future lifestyle.
- For a female perspective on Gleda's adventures, go to his partner Gail's blog Landgirl Afloat.
Sailing News
- NOAA Tiny Boat Drones help Map Shallow Sea Floor
- Three Men Rescued from Remote Pacific Island after Plane Sees Help Sign on Beach
- Modern Viking Ship Crossing Atlantic
- Kon Tiki II Voyager Rescued off of Brazil
Product of the Week
Salt-Away - salt residue remover and motor flush
We use this product after every trip in salt water and it keeps
our boat, motor and trailer running and looking like new!
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