Casting Off with Followtheboat

Banter and insights from Esper’s cockpit from the followtheboat crew. Sailing oceans, traveling inland, meeting locals… find out what it’s like to live the cruising life, warts and all.

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One Year On The Canals

January 30, 2026 • 33 mins

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Letting Go Of The Past For A Simpler Life

June 25, 2025 • 49 mins

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This Is A Lot Easier Than Sailing… Isn’t it?

March 1, 2025 • 47 mins

After three weeks, how has it been settling in? Any problems? Your boating questions answered

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How We Ended Up With Our Canal Boat

February 15, 2025 • 24 mins

If we were looking to buy a narrowboat, how come we ended up with a widebeam? We discuss a series of serendipitous events that lead to our purchase of Happidaze

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Why Did We Sell Our Sailboat (& Do We Regret It?)

January 11, 2025 • 32 mins

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Near Misses and Knock-downs (Surviving 20 Years at Sea)

October 20, 2024 • 25 mins

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Lessons Learned After Surviving 20 Years At Sea

October 20, 2024 • 25 mins

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Do You Use a Bum Gun?

August 24, 2024 • 44 mins

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Which YouTubers Do You Despise? Q&A Part 1

August 10, 2024 • 41 mins

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Night Sailing: Dream or Nightmare?

July 20, 2024 • 29 mins

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