021 Building and Cruising a Wharram 38 Catamaran with The Gleda Project – Part 1

gleda1In 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.

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Intro News

020 Cruising Sebastian, Florida & Getting Engaged!

Captain Hirams

Captain Hiram’s – Sebastian, FL

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.

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Intro News

Cruising Sebastian, Florida

  •  We had a great weekend cruising the Sebastian, Florida area.  We anchored the first night off the islands directly East of Captian Hirams.  The other two nights we stayed at a slip at Captain Hirams.  The rate was $1.75/ft. $5 extra for power.  They have a great tropical bar restaurant and always feature great live music.
  • Brandy’s birthday was Saturday and we got engaged that afternoon while anchored off an island in the intercoastal.   It was a great night celebrating with friends.
Popping the question

Popping the question

She said yes!

She said yes!

 

Sailing News

Product of the Week

Tekton Adjustable Bungees, 12 pack – Approx. $15

Book Review:  Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started Sailing by John Vigor

This book is loaded with great sailing, cruising, and boat maintenance tips

Please help us Support Podcast

We need your help to spread the word about the Podcast.  Please share the podcast with your sailing & cruising friends and ask them to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.  You can send them these links:

It also helps when you share the podcast links on social media and sailing forums.

Patreon

If you enjoy the podcast, you can support us on our Patreon site and get some special rewards. Check it out at this link:

https://www.patreon.com/TheSailingRode

How it works:  Patreon is designed for you to support your favorite content creators.  You can support our podcast creations by signing up for various levels of support.  You can set a maximum monthly amount so if we release a lot of podcasts in one month, you still only pay your maximum amount.  In return, you get some rewards for your support.  It is kind of like giving us a tip or buying us a drink after a good show.

Thanks for listening and all your support!  We wish you fair winds and hope to see you on the water soon.

–  Steve & Brandy

 

The Sailing Rode / The Sailing Road

019 Out Chasing Stars – Buying a New Catamaran – Part 2

Starry Horizons

Starry Horizons

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.

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Intro News

Interview – Part 2 with Out Chasing Stars

Amy & David Alton

Amy & David Alton

Sailing News


Product of the Week

Our favorite marine polish and wax:

Meguiar’s M4965 Marine/RV Fiberglass Restoration System

Woody Wax is great for treating your decks and non-skid to repel dirt.

Book Review:  Things I Wish I’d Known Before I Started Sailing by John Vigor

This book is loaded with great sailing, cruising, and boat maintenance tips

Please help us Support Podcast

We need your help to spread the word about the Podcast.  Please share the podcast with your sailing & cruising friends and ask them to subscribe on iTunes or Stitcher.  You can send them these links:

It also helps when you share the podcast links on social media and sailing forums.

Patreon

If you enjoy the podcast, you can support us on our Patreon site and get some special rewards. Check it out at this link:

https://www.patreon.com/TheSailingRode

How it works:  Patreon is designed for you to support your favorite content creators.  You can support our podcast creations by signing up for various levels of support.  You can set a maximum monthly amount so if we release a lot of podcasts in one month, you still only pay your maximum amount.  In return, you get some rewards for your support.  It is kind of like giving us a tip or buying us a drink after a good show.

Thanks for listening and all your support!  We wish you fair winds and hope to see you on the water soon.

–  Steve & Brandy