Anchors Aweigh
A landlocked, new sailor’s journey to finding freedom and adventure at sea.
Episodes
This is a follow up to a previous video about our decision to purchase a charter boat in The Moorings Yacht Ownership program.
See the video version here: https://youtu.be/DA6UaHVZ9qc
This episode recaps our short, hot not so much sailing trip in the Lower Keys and Key West to wrap up our summer. I talk about our itinerary, sailing conditions and some of the best snorkeling we've ever seen!
This episode has a lot of visual elements. Check out the video version here: https://youtu.be/3YCM22jv9q4
Many charter companies require a sailing resume or application in order to charter their boats, especially in areas where no formal certification is required. In this episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast, we'll go over an example of a captain's application that I recently completed for Florida Yacht Charters. We'll also take a look at the first mate application they require as well. Click here to join the waitlist for...
Sometimes you might not have a full week to break away, but still want to make it a sailing trip. In this episode I discuss my process for planning a shorter trip and how I put together an abbreviated itinerary, even if it's to a new destination.
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In this episode of the Anchors Aweigh podcast I discuss The Mooring Yacht Ownership program and why we chose it as our first form of sailboat ownership.
This episode is also available in video format on Youtube by clicking here.
This episode brings back the Anchors Aweigh Podcast! I discuss the future of the podcast and some ideas I have for future episodes.
Check out the video version of this podcast on Youtube: https://youtu.be/09PIgsF0UK4
In this episode with have a few issues before getting off the dock, but are able to make our way to Shroud Cay with a stop along the way to visit some iguanas.
In this episode I recount our travel day and the beginning of our most recent charter in the Exumas, Bahamas in 2021.
Watch our highlight video from this charter - https://youtu.be/Kqix3SL7sDc
In this episode we head out early and make our way back to the Dream Yacht Charter base at Compass Point Marina on St. Thomas.
Video Highlights from this Charter - https://bit.ly/usvi21
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In this episode, our luck finally changes and we finally get to fill our sails with wind!
Video Highlights from this Charter - https://bit.ly/usvi21
"Sailing" by Christopher Cross (on Spotify)
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In this episode, we sit on a mooring ball, waiting on a tech boat and to find out what the rest of our charter would look like. We also have a great meal ashore at Lovango Cay, learn Tripp's foolproof way to eat a great meal and run into "Captain Crack Sparrow!"
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In this logbook episode, we were hoping our luck would turn around, after discovering diesel in the bilge. Unfortunately, we were about to discover what real trouble looks like.
Video highlights from this trip: https://bit.ly/usvi21
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In this episode we continue our adventures in the U.S. Virgin Islands, discover a cool sailboat with a storied history, drop Karen off to head to the airport and snag the last mooring ball at our anchorage.
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In this episode the plumbing issue is cleared up, we start making water, we do some snorkeling and once again enjoy some of the best tacos anywhere from Lime Out, a floating taco bar!
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"The Seas Were Angry That Day"
This episode details the second sailing day of our May 2021 USVI sailing trip. We start the day in rough seas, enjoy lunch at Pizza Pi and end up in Cruz Bay for dinner. Oh yeah, and our head got clogged!
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After an extended break, Anchors Aweigh is back for season two! We kick off this season with logbook entries from a USVI sailing charter in May of 2021 - and this one was quite the adventure!
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In this episode I discuss planning a sailing charter in the U.S. Virgin Islands on short notice. We are setting sail in May on a 42ft catamaran and it's time to start planning!
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In this episode, I discuss the tools and workflow that I use to capture the details of our sailing trips. It took three charter trips to find the best solution for me, so I thought I would share it here.
Apps:
- Day One App - https://dayoneapp.com/
- Leuchtturm 1917 Dotted Journal at Amazon
- Logbook App - https://logbook-app.com/
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In this final logbook episode from our St Petersburg sailing charter, we cover the short 9.5 nautical miles from Antigua Cove back to the Vinoy Marina and wrap up our trip with a visit to the St Pete Pier.
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This is the third logbook episode from our first family sailing charter in St Petersburg, Florida. This entry covers the 24.7 nautical miles from the Twin Dolphin Marina to Antigua Cove at Little Harbor.
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