http://www.thebonnieboat.wordpress.com Greetings internet user! This podcast is an excuse to pick the brains of seasoned sailors and an attempt to distill the experience of others for the benefit of you the listener, as well as my own. I’m interested in talking to sailors about their motivations, their techniques and experiences, and their reasons for spending time on the water. I hope you’ll check it out and enjoy! Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:39:15 -0300 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2018 . All rights reserved. Sports:Wilderness 1440 episodic Greetings internet user! This podcast is an excuse to pick the brains of seasoned sailors and an attempt to distill the experience of others for the benefit of you the listener, as well as my own. I’m interested in talking to sailors about their motivations, their techniques and experiences, and their reasons for spending time on the water. I hope you’ll check it out and enjoy! The Bonnie Boat The Bonnie Boat No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/2588743/Podart_Final.jpg http://www.thebonnieboat.wordpress.com 144 144 ≈Announcements, Announcements≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88announcements-announcements%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88announcements-announcements%e2%89%88/#comments Tue, 31 Mar 2020 23:39:15 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/3be704c5-0842-5236-9a9f-be0b48d60667 Stay safe and healthy everyone!

]]> Stay safe and healthy everyone!

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 605 41 full ≈Morse Alpha≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88morse-alpha%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88morse-alpha%e2%89%88/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2020 20:39:29 -0400 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/f540ec50-5e7c-5fd3-8a8c-ce8c4b67e73d Ben and Teresa Carey of Morse Alpha Expeditions have been professional sailors and educators for their entire adult lives. From schooners and open boats in Maine, to singlehanding their respective boats up and down the East Coast, to their current business of coastal and offshore sail training, Teresa and Ben have varied and deep sailing experience which they kindly share in this podcast. We talk about knot-nerdery, the characteristics of a good leader, boat selection, and much more. Morse Alpha can be found online at http://morsealpha.com/

]]> Ben and Teresa Carey of Morse Alpha Expeditions have been professional sailors and educators for their entire adult lives. From schooners and open boats in Maine, to singlehanding their respective boats up and down the East Coast, to their current business of coastal and offshore sail training, Teresa and Ben have varied and deep sailing experience which they kindly share in this podcast. We talk about knot-nerdery, the characteristics of a good leader, boat selection, and much more. Morse Alpha can be found online at http://morsealpha.com/

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 3353 1 40 full ≈Billy Beebe≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88billy-beebe%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88billy-beebe%e2%89%88/#comments Wed, 01 Jan 2020 16:06:40 -0400 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/f1f97b5d-ac4d-5cb3-9374-8049439ce5d9 An abyssal journey through inner space. 

]]> An abyssal journey through inner space. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 322 39 full ≈Thalassophilia≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88thalassophilia%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88thalassophilia%e2%89%88/#comments Sun, 01 Dec 2019 23:18:40 -0400 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88thalassophilia%e2%89%88-1db20d4bd3d26e767bf18715d823858a A retrospective of the past year's interviews.

]]> A retrospective of the past year's interviews.

]]> The Bonnie Boat true No 2461 38 full ≈John Herlig≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88john-herlig%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88john-herlig%e2%89%88/#comments Fri, 01 Nov 2019 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88john-herlig%e2%89%88-988f4ab8920515240a98d4e0db9d1249 John Herlig fixed up his 50 year old Rawson 30 “Ave Del Mar” and took her sailing down the ICW, across to the Bahamas, and then off the beaten path a bit, visiting Haiti and Jamaica before returning to Florida. We speak about his thoughts on John Vigor’s “black box” of seamanship theory, nautical superstitions and the allure of travel. John had a podcast on “Boat Radio,” released a few under his own flag, and has an upcoming podcast called "Seabird" that will be released through Cuento.co He can found online at avedelmar.com More recently, having to return home to work, he stored “Ave” on the hard in Green Turtle Key in the Bahamas where she was standing when Hurricane Dorian made landfall. 

]]> John Herlig fixed up his 50 year old Rawson 30 “Ave Del Mar” and took her sailing down the ICW, across to the Bahamas, and then off the beaten path a bit, visiting Haiti and Jamaica before returning to Florida. We speak about his thoughts on John Vigor’s “black box” of seamanship theory, nautical superstitions and the allure of travel. John had a podcast on “Boat Radio,” released a few under his own flag, and has an upcoming podcast called "Seabird" that will be released through Cuento.co He can found online at avedelmar.com More recently, having to return home to work, he stored “Ave” on the hard in Green Turtle Key in the Bahamas where she was standing when Hurricane Dorian made landfall. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 4280 37 full ≈Sean D'Epagnier≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88sean-depagnier%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88sean-depagnier%e2%89%88/#comments Tue, 01 Oct 2019 02:02:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88sean-depagnier%e2%89%88-7ae56674e14a4415733fa0f1cdee864b Sean D'Epagnier has been sailing the world aboard his engine-less Bristol 27 "Alexandra" for the 8 years. Heading west from California and Mexico, he crossed the Pacific, the Indian, and the Atlantic Oceans with many fabled landfalls along the way. He is also the creator of Pypilot- an open source marine autopilot designed to make autopilots more affordable, modular, and collaborative in the spirit of OpenCPN, a project he is also involved in. 

]]> Sean D'Epagnier has been sailing the world aboard his engine-less Bristol 27 "Alexandra" for the 8 years. Heading west from California and Mexico, he crossed the Pacific, the Indian, and the Atlantic Oceans with many fabled landfalls along the way. He is also the creator of Pypilot- an open source marine autopilot designed to make autopilots more affordable, modular, and collaborative in the spirit of OpenCPN, a project he is also involved in. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat true No 2580 36 full ≈Sailing with the Litzenbergers≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88sailing-with-the-litzenbergers%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88sailing-with-the-litzenbergers%e2%89%88/#comments Fri, 30 Aug 2019 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88sailing-with-the-litzenbergers%e2%89%88-92f44fad94331e404590d111298dcc2a Breena and Spencer Litzenberger have been sailing on both coasts for the past 6 or 7 years aboard a number of different boats- they’ve sailed in the pacific northwest aboard a plywood trimaran, through the Bahamas aboard a few different vessels, and up from Gueatemala to Florida aboard an old steel Bruce Roberts Spray. They also host a hilarious podcast called Litzenberger’s Sailing Podcast where they talk about about buying and selling boats, the realities of living aboard, and their adventures under sail. For this episode they turned the tables on yours truly, so head check out their podcast for the first half of this conversation. They also have a TouTube channel called "Sailing with the Litzenbers," and they are currently trying to sell off all their worldly possessions to try and get into their next boat. Check it out eh?

]]> Breena and Spencer Litzenberger have been sailing on both coasts for the past 6 or 7 years aboard a number of different boats- they’ve sailed in the pacific northwest aboard a plywood trimaran, through the Bahamas aboard a few different vessels, and up from Gueatemala to Florida aboard an old steel Bruce Roberts Spray. They also host a hilarious podcast called Litzenberger’s Sailing Podcast where they talk about about buying and selling boats, the realities of living aboard, and their adventures under sail. For this episode they turned the tables on yours truly, so head check out their podcast for the first half of this conversation. They also have a TouTube channel called "Sailing with the Litzenbers," and they are currently trying to sell off all their worldly possessions to try and get into their next boat. Check it out eh?

]]> The Bonnie Boat true No 2694 35 full ≈Return to Seasons≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88return-to-seasons%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88return-to-seasons%e2%89%88/#comments Thu, 01 Aug 2019 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88return-to-seasons%e2%89%88-24a3da1c1c17910c4af5298ac53502d2 Today's episode features Jeffery and Margaret of the Tayana 37 “Bear.” I met Jeffery while we were both crewing, on separate boats, in the Caribbean 1500 in 2016. He and Margaret have been cruising New England during the summers and this past year took off from the Chesapeake offshore to the Virgin Islands. They share their experience in getting the boat ready, some reflections on the appeal and allure of living and travelling aboard a sailboat, and some anecdotes from some of the many places they’ve visited. 

]]> Today's episode features Jeffery and Margaret of the Tayana 37 “Bear.” I met Jeffery while we were both crewing, on separate boats, in the Caribbean 1500 in 2016. He and Margaret have been cruising New England during the summers and this past year took off from the Chesapeake offshore to the Virgin Islands. They share their experience in getting the boat ready, some reflections on the appeal and allure of living and travelling aboard a sailboat, and some anecdotes from some of the many places they’ve visited. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 3194 34 full ≈Delmarva Loop≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88delmarva-loop%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88delmarva-loop%e2%89%88/#comments Mon, 01 Jul 2019 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88delmarva-loop%e2%89%88-d3b33e077144f8359fa314b78b28b162 Jason Jernigan recently completed a loop of the Delmarva peninsula aboard his Alberg 30 as a shakedown in preparation for an upcoming global circumnavigation. We discuss his approach for sailing solo, the preparations he is making to the boat and his gear, and he offers insight and reflections on his sailing experiences past and present. Jason can be found online on Facebook at Jason's Sailing Adventures.

]]> Jason Jernigan recently completed a loop of the Delmarva peninsula aboard his Alberg 30 as a shakedown in preparation for an upcoming global circumnavigation. We discuss his approach for sailing solo, the preparations he is making to the boat and his gear, and he offers insight and reflections on his sailing experiences past and present. Jason can be found online on Facebook at Jason's Sailing Adventures.

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 3416 33 full ≈Ode to Chainsaw Charlie≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88ode-to-chainsaw-charlie%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88ode-to-chainsaw-charlie%e2%89%88/#comments Sat, 01 Jun 2019 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88ode-to-chainsaw-charlie%e2%89%88-b1c5b2578bcba14c99d6962c3223d61d No interview today, just some reflections on an interesting character observed on the water and a quick retrospection on the past year of podcasts. 

]]> No interview today, just some reflections on an interesting character observed on the water and a quick retrospection on the past year of podcasts. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 534 32 full ≈Shooting the Breeze≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88shooting-the-breeze%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88shooting-the-breeze%e2%89%88/#comments Wed, 01 May 2019 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88shooting-the-breeze%e2%89%88-173b7c13126f0064afdfe55721fb1101 Jeffrey Wettig is the host of the "Shooting the Breeze" sailing podcast. Jeffrey is one of the original sailing podcasters, and is all-round interesting guy. We talk about some of his sailing adventures on Chesapeake Bay, some lessons he’s learned through owning a number of different boats, our thoughts on the future of the used sailboat market, and some sailing goals and aspirations. Jeffery has been a big inspiration for me, and I’ve been a longtime fan of his podcast, so it was really cool to be able to speak with him. Enjoy!

]]> Jeffrey Wettig is the host of the "Shooting the Breeze" sailing podcast. Jeffrey is one of the original sailing podcasters, and is all-round interesting guy. We talk about some of his sailing adventures on Chesapeake Bay, some lessons he’s learned through owning a number of different boats, our thoughts on the future of the used sailboat market, and some sailing goals and aspirations. Jeffery has been a big inspiration for me, and I’ve been a longtime fan of his podcast, so it was really cool to be able to speak with him. Enjoy!

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 4090 31 full ≈Sailing Millennial Falcon≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88sailing-millennial-falcon%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88sailing-millennial-falcon%e2%89%88/#comments Mon, 01 Apr 2019 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88sailing-millennial-falcon%e2%89%88-cac794518a283a3aad29b3509651d54e Khiara and Adam are sailing the Caribbean aboard their Tayana 42 the "Millennial Falcon." They sailed from the West Coast of Florida island, hopping down to Grenada in their first season, and I spoke to them while they were at anchor in St Martin. We talk about their boat buying process, some of the challenges they’ve faced, and the lure of living on the water. They also have an excellent YouTube channel where they’ve been documenting their travels and can be found on their website as well at https://sailingmillennialfalcon.com/ 

]]> Khiara and Adam are sailing the Caribbean aboard their Tayana 42 the "Millennial Falcon." They sailed from the West Coast of Florida island, hopping down to Grenada in their first season, and I spoke to them while they were at anchor in St Martin. We talk about their boat buying process, some of the challenges they’ve faced, and the lure of living on the water. They also have an excellent YouTube channel where they’ve been documenting their travels and can be found on their website as well at https://sailingmillennialfalcon.com/ 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 3847 30 full ≈Bluewater on a Budget≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88bluewater-on-a-budget%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88bluewater-on-a-budget%e2%89%88/#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2019 01:01:00 -0400 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88bluewater-on-a-budget%e2%89%88-fb6c2375e552f9e4b90f7247e40e32b3 James Elfers is a yacht surveyor, buyer's broker, and the author of "Bluewater Sailing on a Budget." Jim talks with me about insights he's gained through his work as a delivery captain, his experience overseas during the heyday of Taiwanese boatbuilding, and his goal of helping sailors navigate the boat-buying process. We dig into pitfalls to watch out for when looking at boats, strategy for negotiating purchase price, the process of a marine survey, and some special considerations for older boats in particular. Jim's book can be found on Amazon and his surveying business is called Mandalay Marine, based out of the Bay area in California. 

]]> James Elfers is a yacht surveyor, buyer's broker, and the author of "Bluewater Sailing on a Budget." Jim talks with me about insights he's gained through his work as a delivery captain, his experience overseas during the heyday of Taiwanese boatbuilding, and his goal of helping sailors navigate the boat-buying process. We dig into pitfalls to watch out for when looking at boats, strategy for negotiating purchase price, the process of a marine survey, and some special considerations for older boats in particular. Jim's book can be found on Amazon and his surveying business is called Mandalay Marine, based out of the Bay area in California. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 2947 29 full ≈Fishing for Sailors≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88fishing-for-sailors%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88fishing-for-sailors%e2%89%88/#comments Fri, 01 Feb 2019 01:01:00 -0400 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88fishing-for-sailors%e2%89%88-9fb4dda8299efb0b7d2fee57ecf39df1 Jared Lawson was the best man at my wedding, is my partner in aquaculture, my long-time musical compatriot, and for purposes of this podcast, a meticulous and enthusiastic fisherman. We talk about fishing Chesapeake Bay, some thoughts for fishing along the ICW, bait and rigging styles, as well as techniques for cleaning fish. Jared shares advice for the rank amateur (me), but also has a breadth of knowledge that will be of interest to anyone with a penchant for dipping a line.

]]> Jared Lawson was the best man at my wedding, is my partner in aquaculture, my long-time musical compatriot, and for purposes of this podcast, a meticulous and enthusiastic fisherman. We talk about fishing Chesapeake Bay, some thoughts for fishing along the ICW, bait and rigging styles, as well as techniques for cleaning fish. Jared shares advice for the rank amateur (me), but also has a breadth of knowledge that will be of interest to anyone with a penchant for dipping a line.

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 4255 28 full ≈ #increasethefleet ≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88-increasethefleet-%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88-increasethefleet-%e2%89%88/#comments Tue, 01 Jan 2019 18:16:54 -0400 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88-increasethefleet-%e2%89%88-f755437c1ad1d3e624290ce4a90b6a5c Jason Clark and Kirsten Austin are a couple of adventurous Mainers who have been sailing the East Coast since 2013. We talk about crossing to the Bahamas, serial boat ownership, the proper way to prepare lobster, and the inevitable headaches associated with marine toilets. We also shared some good laughs with good friends. Enjoy the episode and Happy New Year!

]]> Jason Clark and Kirsten Austin are a couple of adventurous Mainers who have been sailing the East Coast since 2013. We talk about crossing to the Bahamas, serial boat ownership, the proper way to prepare lobster, and the inevitable headaches associated with marine toilets. We also shared some good laughs with good friends. Enjoy the episode and Happy New Year!

]]> The Bonnie Boat true No 3283 27 full ≈(South) East to the Islands!≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88south-east-to-the-islands%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88south-east-to-the-islands%e2%89%88/#comments Sat, 01 Dec 2018 01:01:00 -0400 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88south-east-to-the-islands%e2%89%88-50ed2d43a7fe17a5b0ee95c368511c14 No interview today- some reflections on crewing in the Caribbean 1500 in 2016 and an inappropriate Christmas tune at the end. 

]]> No interview today- some reflections on crewing in the Caribbean 1500 in 2016 and an inappropriate Christmas tune at the end. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 1145 26 full ≈Waterborne≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88waterborne%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88waterborne%e2%89%88/#comments Thu, 01 Nov 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88waterborne%e2%89%88-31aead5a38c1c87ecc077846d5bb9e03 Fiona McGlynn and Robin Urquhart are the editors of Waterborne, an online magazine featuring millennial voices in sailing. They sailed their Dufour 35 “MonArk” from Vancouver, BC, across the Pacific to Australia, via Mexico, the Marquesas, and Tuamotus, to name a few. They share their thoughts on sailboat arbitrage, the dangers of sleep deprivation and importance of finding a watch schedule that works, millennial participation in sailing, the orthodoxy of sailing culture, as well as the creation and goals of Waterborne. 

]]> Fiona McGlynn and Robin Urquhart are the editors of Waterborne, an online magazine featuring millennial voices in sailing. They sailed their Dufour 35 “MonArk” from Vancouver, BC, across the Pacific to Australia, via Mexico, the Marquesas, and Tuamotus, to name a few. They share their thoughts on sailboat arbitrage, the dangers of sleep deprivation and importance of finding a watch schedule that works, millennial participation in sailing, the orthodoxy of sailing culture, as well as the creation and goals of Waterborne. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 3793 25 full ≈Dawn Treader≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88dawn-treader%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88dawn-treader%e2%89%88/#comments Mon, 01 Oct 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88dawn-treader%e2%89%88-ba43fdd66dc3011b152f965f216191bb Debbie and Brian have voyaged aboard their 30ft Allied Seawind since 2014, crossing the Atlantic 4 times and sailing down the coast of South America through Brazil and Uruguay. They talk about the gear they installed and modifications they made during a major refit, the challenges and rewards of travelling under sail, and they speak eloquently and earnestly of their experiences at sea. 

]]> Debbie and Brian have voyaged aboard their 30ft Allied Seawind since 2014, crossing the Atlantic 4 times and sailing down the coast of South America through Brazil and Uruguay. They talk about the gear they installed and modifications they made during a major refit, the challenges and rewards of travelling under sail, and they speak eloquently and earnestly of their experiences at sea. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 3875 24 full ≈Soultide≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88soultide%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88soultide%e2%89%88/#comments Fri, 07 Sep 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88soultide%e2%89%88-68fc8a9dce762569a46a2db4c647ce66 Clay and Ally sailed their Catalina 27 “Soultide” down the ICW from Virginia to the Florida Keys. They have an inspiring story and relate some funny anecdotes about their days living aboard. We reminisce about meeting down in Key Largo, dodging mosquitos, running from the cold, learning how to work on engines, and the adjustment back to living ashore. Clay and Ally are musicians, built their own house, have recently acquired a 50 year old Columbia 36, and we are fortunate to count them among our friends. Enjoy the episode!

]]> Clay and Ally sailed their Catalina 27 “Soultide” down the ICW from Virginia to the Florida Keys. They have an inspiring story and relate some funny anecdotes about their days living aboard. We reminisce about meeting down in Key Largo, dodging mosquitos, running from the cold, learning how to work on engines, and the adjustment back to living ashore. Clay and Ally are musicians, built their own house, have recently acquired a 50 year old Columbia 36, and we are fortunate to count them among our friends. Enjoy the episode!

]]> The Bonnie Boat true No 4172 23 full ≈Dinghy Dreams≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88dinghy-dreams%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88dinghy-dreams%e2%89%88/#comments Fri, 24 Aug 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88dinghy-dreams%e2%89%88-2e7fafbbcbd1016804fee4637503a9d9 Emily Greenberg has single-handed her Pearson Ariel down the East Coast- from Lake Champlain, through the Hudson River, down the Jersey Coast and Chesapeake Bay, and into the ICW to Florida. We talk about preparing small boats for long-term sailing, her formative sailing experience on an offshore delivery, the satisfaction of working on your own boat, and the realities of sexism in the sailing world and beyond. She keeps a log of her travels at the always-interesting www.dinghydreams.com and is on Instagram @dinghydreams. Enjoy!

]]> Emily Greenberg has single-handed her Pearson Ariel down the East Coast- from Lake Champlain, through the Hudson River, down the Jersey Coast and Chesapeake Bay, and into the ICW to Florida. We talk about preparing small boats for long-term sailing, her formative sailing experience on an offshore delivery, the satisfaction of working on your own boat, and the realities of sexism in the sailing world and beyond. She keeps a log of her travels at the always-interesting www.dinghydreams.com and is on Instagram @dinghydreams. Enjoy!

]]> The Bonnie Boat true No 4319 22 full ≈Adventures of Tarka≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88adventures-of-tarka%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88adventures-of-tarka%e2%89%88/#comments Fri, 10 Aug 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88adventures-of-tarka%e2%89%88-b00703e9c83e67e321e41a3e8b863d74 Interview time! Bryan Rolfe is sailing his 27 foot Albin Vega across the Carribean, bound for Panama, the Pacific Ocean, Polynesia, and ultimately a circumnavigation. We talk about life aboard a small boat, new-old ways of getting weather information offshore, preparing a boat for oceans, the sobering reality of coral reefs today, and much more! Bryan has a very enjoyable and well-produced series of videos on YouTube and can be found there and on Instagram at "The Adventures of Tarka." He is donating all proceeds from his videos to the Coral Reef Alliance, and is an all-around interesting guy. Check it out!

]]> Interview time! Bryan Rolfe is sailing his 27 foot Albin Vega across the Carribean, bound for Panama, the Pacific Ocean, Polynesia, and ultimately a circumnavigation. We talk about life aboard a small boat, new-old ways of getting weather information offshore, preparing a boat for oceans, the sobering reality of coral reefs today, and much more! Bryan has a very enjoyable and well-produced series of videos on YouTube and can be found there and on Instagram at "The Adventures of Tarka." He is donating all proceeds from his videos to the Coral Reef Alliance, and is an all-around interesting guy. Check it out!

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 3514 21 full ≈In-Between-isode≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88in-between-isode%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88in-between-isode%e2%89%88/#comments Fri, 03 Aug 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88in-between-isode%e2%89%88-4a4692f237b749e279e6b0e929d8f590 Quick update on where the podcast is headed and some music. 

]]> Quick update on where the podcast is headed and some music. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 406 20 full ≈Homecoming≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88homecoming%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88homecoming%e2%89%88/#comments Fri, 27 Jul 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88homecoming%e2%89%88-f4eefc8b1ee13f21705266b5ffe660be Ryan and I reflect on the ups and downs of returning to shore-side life, our last days on the boat, and lessons learned from 6 months underway aboard a small sailboat. We talk about facing fears and anxiety, our final sail up the Chesapeake Bay and getting our mojo back.

]]> Ryan and I reflect on the ups and downs of returning to shore-side life, our last days on the boat, and lessons learned from 6 months underway aboard a small sailboat. We talk about facing fears and anxiety, our final sail up the Chesapeake Bay and getting our mojo back.

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 3269 19 full ≈Meals on Keels≈ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88meals-on-keels%e2%89%88/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/%e2%89%88meals-on-keels%e2%89%88/#comments Fri, 13 Jul 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/%e2%89%88meals-on-keels%e2%89%88-f4b628358c67fd61f1c400d6168df865 Ryan takes the mic! Preparing food aboard "Firefly," dinghy adventures, hard dinghys vs inflatable, and anecdotes and reflections on our Northbound trip up the ICW.

]]> Ryan takes the mic! Preparing food aboard "Firefly," dinghy adventures, hard dinghys vs inflatable, and anecdotes and reflections on our Northbound trip up the ICW.

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 2309 18 full Keys Disease https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/keys-disease/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/keys-disease/#comments Fri, 29 Jun 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/keys-disease-2fef8dbb345e20ea3f7c1f3cc33ebbe1 Exploring the Florida Keys, meeting interesting characters, beers of the ICW, and Land-sickness x 2!

]]> Exploring the Florida Keys, meeting interesting characters, beers of the ICW, and Land-sickness x 2!

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 1273 17 full Hark Upon the Gale https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/hark-upon-the-gale/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/hark-upon-the-gale/#comments Fri, 15 Jun 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/hark-upon-the-gale-533b0ddd24cdedfa5f15ebab7c518e5b Clear water and easy sailing on Biscayne Bay! Palm trees and mosquitoes in the Florida Keys. A soliloquy on all things anchoring- anchorage hi-jinks, anchoring etiquette, anchoring politics in Florida, and dragging anchor in high winds.

]]> Clear water and easy sailing on Biscayne Bay! Palm trees and mosquitoes in the Florida Keys. A soliloquy on all things anchoring- anchorage hi-jinks, anchoring etiquette, anchoring politics in Florida, and dragging anchor in high winds.

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 1689 16 full No New Episode This Week https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/no-new-episode-this-week-1528336483/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/no-new-episode-this-week-1528336483/#comments Fri, 08 Jun 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/no-new-episode-this-week-1528336483-7707dd88e3e3dd8105ecff2e0ef135af Hey Folks, no new episode this week. I'll be back next week and publishing bi-weekly after that. Thanks!

]]> Hey Folks, no new episode this week. I'll be back next week and publishing bi-weekly after that. Thanks!

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 235 15 full Bahamas or...Bust https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/bahamas-orbust/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/bahamas-orbust/#comments Fri, 25 May 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/bahamas-orbust-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Our crossing strategy, what went wrong, what we would do differently, and reflections on sailing. 

]]> Our crossing strategy, what went wrong, what we would do differently, and reflections on sailing. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 1659 14 full Sunshine State https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/sunshine-state/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/sunshine-state/#comments Fri, 18 May 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/sunshine-state-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Bridge-hell, catching some fish, meeting new friends, and celebrating Ryan's birthday in Ft. Lauderdale.

]]> Bridge-hell, catching some fish, meeting new friends, and celebrating Ryan's birthday in Ft. Lauderdale.

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 1405 13 full A Day on the Waterway https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/a-day-on-the-waterway/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/a-day-on-the-waterway/#comments Fri, 11 May 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/a-day-on-the-waterway-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Daily rituals, wildlife of the ICW, interesting nav aids, motorsailing, and running aground!

]]> Daily rituals, wildlife of the ICW, interesting nav aids, motorsailing, and running aground!

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 1166 12 full Georgia, Sailors, and the Fuzz https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/georgia-sailors-and-the-fuzz/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/georgia-sailors-and-the-fuzz/#comments Fri, 04 May 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/georgia-sailors-and-the-fuzz-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Meeting a sailing hero, fog on St. Andrew's Sound, a rough night on anchor, good times in St. Augustine, and being accosted by US Customs and Border Patrol!

]]> Meeting a sailing hero, fog on St. Andrew's Sound, a rough night on anchor, good times in St. Augustine, and being accosted by US Customs and Border Patrol!

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 953 11 full Chucktown https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/chucktown-1524782879/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/chucktown-1524782879/#comments Fri, 27 Apr 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/chucktown-1524782879-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Type-A personalities afloat, approaching Charleston by water, Ryan and Chris reminisce, meeting great people, and being insulated from the "real" world.

]]> Type-A personalities afloat, approaching Charleston by water, Ryan and Chris reminisce, meeting great people, and being insulated from the "real" world.

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 973 10 full Low Country https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/low-country/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/low-country/#comments Fri, 20 Apr 2018 02:00:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/low-country-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 A Baptism on the shores of Snow's Cut, rescuing a hapless canoeist, tidal currents, and our anchoring set up.

]]> A Baptism on the shores of Snow's Cut, rescuing a hapless canoeist, tidal currents, and our anchoring set up.

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 1527 9 full Sun Worship https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/sun-worship/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/sun-worship/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/sun-worship-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Setting up "Firefly's" solar system, composting heads, a neighboring boat drags into us, and sailboats as the original solar powered vehicles. 

]]> Setting up "Firefly's" solar system, composting heads, a neighboring boat drags into us, and sailboats as the original solar powered vehicles. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 1517 8 full Albermarle Sound https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/albermarle-sound/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/albermarle-sound/#comments Fri, 06 Apr 2018 02:00:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/albermarle-sound-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Ignoring the hype, hanging out in Oriental, navigating "Firefly," and rowing about singing sea shantys. 

]]> Ignoring the hype, hanging out in Oriental, navigating "Firefly," and rowing about singing sea shantys. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 1033 7 full Hampton Roads https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/hampton-roads/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/hampton-roads/#comments Fri, 30 Mar 2018 02:00:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/hampton-roads-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Navigation errors and the wrong way to re-fuel underway. Perfect Chesapeake Fall days, the industrial beauty of Hampton Roads, the Dismal Swamp Canal, and the measured pace of travel by boat. 

]]> Navigation errors and the wrong way to re-fuel underway. Perfect Chesapeake Fall days, the industrial beauty of Hampton Roads, the Dismal Swamp Canal, and the measured pace of travel by boat. 

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 1564 6 full Outbound! Down the Chesapeake Bay https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/outbound-down-the-chesapeake-bay/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/outbound-down-the-chesapeake-bay/#comments Fri, 23 Mar 2018 02:01:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/outbound-down-the-chesapeake-bay-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Learning how to heave-to while reefing the main, dolphins on our bow, hit 8.3 knots while surfing downwind, attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion.

]]> Learning how to heave-to while reefing the main, dolphins on our bow, hit 8.3 knots while surfing downwind, attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion.

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 1182 5 full DIY Dinghy https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/diy-dinghy/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/diy-dinghy/#comments Fri, 16 Mar 2018 02:00:00 -0300 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/diy-dinghy-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 Building a plywood dinghy, the real challenge of setting off to go sailing, sweating out Hurricane Joaquin, and getting ready to shove off!

]]> Building a plywood dinghy, the real challenge of setting off to go sailing, sweating out Hurricane Joaquin, and getting ready to shove off!

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 955 4 full Launch! https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/launch-1520391572/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/launch-1520391572/#comments Fri, 09 Mar 2018 01:00:00 -0400 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/launch-1520391572-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 After a two year refit, "Firefly" swims again! Some thoughts on nautical traditions, fun times learning how to dock, and sea poetry?

]]> After a two year refit, "Firefly" swims again! Some thoughts on nautical traditions, fun times learning how to dock, and sea poetry?

]]> The Bonnie Boat false No 797 3 full Reflections on a Refit https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/reflections-on-a-refit/ https://thebonnieboat.podbean.com/e/reflections-on-a-refit/#comments Sat, 03 Mar 2018 14:35:49 -0400 thebonnieboat.podbean.com/reflections-on-a-refit-24b00f90dd1700f333f1ee8f1a4eedd1 #1- Lessons learned from a two-year refit, and an intro to the podcast. 

]]> #1- Lessons learned from a two-year refit, and an intro to the podcast. 

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