Salty Podcast: Sailing Stories & Adventures
The Salty Podcast shares real sailing stories and adventures — expert tips, ocean crossings, storm tales, heartwarming stories, and the quirks of life at sea. Each week, Cap’n Tinsley brings you voices from the water: sailors who’ve crossed oceans, lived aboard, and chased horizons. Join The Salty Podcast each week for adventures in storm survival, cruising life, and the joy of sailing. No fluff — just salty conversations, heartfelt moments, and lessons from sailors worldwide.
Salty Abandon is Captain Tinsley from Gulf Shores & Orange Beach AL:
Oct 2020 to Present - 1998 Island Packet 320;
2015-2020 - 1988 Island Packet 27 (lost in Hurricane Sally Sep 2020)
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sailing podcast, sailing stories, sailing adventures, sailboat life, cruising lifestyle, liveaboard sailors, ocean adventures, solo sailing, circumnavigation, bluewater cruising, sailing the Caribbean, sailing the Bahamas, offshore sailing, storm stories, sailing interviews, real-life sailing stories from around the world, tips and experiences from liveaboard sailors, adventures of solo and crewed sailors, lessons from storms, passages, and long crossings, cruising life beyond the horizon
Episodes
81 episodes
Salty Podcast #74⛵ RV Roads to Sailboat Dreams: LIVE with @2Brits1Box
The transformative journey from land to sea captures the imagination of many adventurers, but few make the leap quite like Billy and Lizzie of Two Brits, One Box. In this captivating conversation, they reveal how they traded their RV lifestyle ...
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Episode 74
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1:14:39
Salty Podcast #73🎙️Started Sailing 5 Years Ago⛵Now Across Atlantic Solo
What drives someone to leave everything behind and race solo across an ocean? Five years ago, Amber Hassan didn't know how to sail. Today, she's preparing to cross the Atlantic alone in one of sailing's most challenging races. Her journey from ...
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Episode 73
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1:24:49
Salty Podcast #72 ⛵️ "Sailing Equals Freedom" with @ShipwreckSurvivor
Some audio issues with one of my guests, Christian Parker. He was on his boat in the Florida Keys and was using his phone for the Livestream. What does true sailing freedom look like? For Christian (better known as @ShipwreckedSurvi...
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Episode 72
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1:08:31
Salty Podcast #71⛵️Below Deck S12 - Hugo Ortega | Reality TV drama vs.Real life at sea 🌊
📅 Wed, 6pm CT 8/20/25📍 Live on @SaltyAbandon (FB, IG, X) + @SVSaltyAbandon (YouTube)▶️ Playlist & past episodes: https://tinyurl.com/SaltyPodcastPlaylistDive into the fascinating world of luxury yachting with Hugo Ortega, a 5...
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Episode 71
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1:12:29
Salty Podcast #70⛵️Old Boat? Bahamas? Hard Truths about Insurance Explained!
The truth about yacht insurance isn't what most boat owners expect to hear. As insurance veteran Keri Gonzalez reveals in this candid conversation, "Insurance is not your friend, we're not a good neighbor, you're not in good hands." With 36 yea...
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Episode 70
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1:02:23
Salty Podcast #69 ⛵️ Sailing into Freedom: One Man's Journey to Boat Life
Austin embodies what he calls the "tropical freedom mindset" – a philosophy that's taken him from the digital nomad scenes of Costa Rica and Colombia to his current life aboard Cha-Cha, a lovingly restored 1965 Choilee Bermuda 30 catch rig sail...
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Episode 69
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1:24:21
Salty Podcast #68 ⛵ Navigating Work and Sailing without Quitting their Day Jobs
What does it look like when you refuse to choose between career and adventure? Casey and Steve have found that sweet spot—spending half the year aboard their 50-foot aluminum sailboat and the other half working as expedition leaders on ships tr...
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Episode 68
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1:10:32
Salty Podcast #67 ⛵ From Wreck to Wonder! | The Sailing Magic Carpet Story
Watch Full Episode https://youtube.com/live/Pf-pWDAL048When Maya and Aladino first laid eyes on their Cape George 36, most sailors would have walked away. What appeared decent from the outside concealed extensive rot and deterioration be...
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Episode 67
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1:01:05
Salty Podcast Bonus Episode ⛵ LIVE Chat: Sailing Bahamas Prep with Key West John!
The allure of crystal-clear Bahamian waters calls countless sailors each year, but planning that perfect island-hopping adventure requires insider knowledge and careful preparation. In this special bonus episode of the Salty Podcast, I'm sharin...
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Episode 665
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1:05:33
Salty Podcast #66 ⛵️ Living on a Sailboat Moored in Key West: Stan Loveday's Story
Have you ever dreamed of escaping to paradise without emptying your savings account? Meet Stan Loveday, a sailor, author, and retired firefighter who traded his landlocked existence for the gentle rocking of his sailboat "Southeast Up Disorder"...
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Episode 66
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1:39:49
Salty Podcast #65 ⛵ Born on a Sailboat & Still in the Game as Sailors & Yacht Brokers
Buying a boat isn't just a transaction—it's the gateway to freedom, adventure, and a lifestyle that many dream about but aren't always prepared for. Sisters Melanie and Carolyn Neale from Sunshine Cruising Yachts bring their extraordinary backg...
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Episode 65
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1:27:35
Salty Podcast #64⛵Started Sailing at 60 | Sailed Solo New England to Bahamas!
What happens when a 60-year-old retired teacher decides to sail solo from New England to the Bahamas? Deborah Hammett's remarkable journey proves that our boldest chapters can begin exactly when society expects us to slow down.After thr...
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Episode 64
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1:07:06
Salty Podcast #63 ⛵ Jerome Rand of @SailingIntoOblivian's 29,805-Mile Solo Sail Around the World aboard Mighty Sparrow
The moment Jerome Rand set sail from the United States in his 1975 Westsail 32, he entered a world few modern sailors will ever experience. For 271 consecutive days, battling the planet's most treacherous waters completely alone, Rand wasn't ju...
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Episode 63
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1:26:57
Salty Podcast #62 ⚓️ @Sailing_with_Phoenix Arrives in Hawaii! 🌺 What's next?
What drives someone with zero ocean experience to sail 2,500 miles across the Pacific alone with just a cat as crew? Oliver's remarkable journey from Oregon to Hawaii captivated millions, transforming him from an unknown sailor with a few thous...
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Episode 62
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57:31
Salty Podcast #61⛵ Brit Sails from United Kingdom to the Caribbean
What does it take to transform from a military officer into a global sailor chasing the horizon? Captain James Canning's journey aboard his Regina 43 sailboat Archila reveals the realities behind the sailing dream – equal parts adventure, chall...
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Episode 61
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1:11:10
Salty Podcast #60 ⛵One Sailor’s Jeanneau 419 Upgrades🔧
Rich Whitlock (@rich_whitlock9603) shares the smart upgrades he’s made to his 2018 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 419—from ☀️ solar and 📡 Starlink to 🧭 chartplotters & more. Whether you're refitting your cruiser or dreaming of the liveaboard li...
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Episode 60
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1:34:55
Salty Podcast #59 | ⛵️ LIVE from a Sailboat in the Solomon Islands! 🚨
What if you could walk away from everything? The bills, the commute, the endless cycle of working to pay for things you barely have time to enjoy?Captain Mark J. Reinhardt didn't just dream about it—he did it. Speaking from his sailboat...
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Episode 59
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2:11:23
Salty Podcast #58 | Sailing Oregon to Hawaii ➡️🌺: @Sailing_with_Phoenix Prepares to Cross the Pacific ⛵🐾🌊
Oliver from Sailing Phoenix returns for a live update before he sets sail on one of the biggest adventures of his life—a solo(ish) crossing from Oregon to Hawaii with his trusty crewmate, Phoenix the cat.Since our last chat in No...
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Episode 58
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1:00:54
Salty Podcast #57 | ⛵️⚓️ Sailing & Anchoring Expert Tips for St-Martin/Sint Maarten in the Caribbean
Hayden & Radeen of S/V Island Spirit are back, streaming 🎙️ LIVE from Saint-Martin in the Caribbean (but the ended up being in Antigua) 🌬️ Wind patterns (with graphs), ⚓️ Best anchorages 🌀 Pro tips for maneuvering & anchoring arou...
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Episode 57
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53:56
Salty Podcast Part 3 of 3 Part-Series | Island Packet Factory Tour⛵ | Behind-the-Scenes of Building Island Packet Sailboats!
Welcome to Part 3 of the Island Packet Factory Tour series! In this final episode, factory owners Darrell & Leslie Allen take Capn Tinsley deep inside the Island Packet Factory in Largo, FL. Watch where the skilled team brings each custom s...
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Episode 5601
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24:21
Salty Podcast #56 | ⛵LIVE: Sailing Life w/ @JulietSVSpica on an Island Packet 35 Sailboat!
Juliette of sailing vessel Spica shares her journey from sailing novice to confident sailor, now planning an ambitious voyage from Florida to Nova Scotia, Greenland, and ultimately Norway.• First hooked on sailing after a four-day cours...
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Episode 56
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43:05
Salty Podcast Part 2 of 3 Part-Series | Island Packet Factory Tour⛵IP349 Sailboat Up Close🔥
Step aboard hull #22 of the Island Packet 349 as we explore its design, smart upgrades, and why it might just be my dream boat! This is Part 2 of a special 3-part of my Island Packet Factory Tour. Let’s dive in!
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Episode 5502
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Salty Podcast Part 1 of 3 Part-Series |⛵ Island Packet Factory Tour | IP44' Motor Sailer ⛵
This is Part 1 of a 3-part series inside the Island Packet Factory on YouTube:⚓ Part 1: First look at the IP 44 Motor Sailer (this episode): https://tinyurl.com/IPFactoryPart1⚓ Part 2: A full tour of the Island Packet 349: https:/...
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Episode 551
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33:39
Salty Podcast #55 | 📢🎙️LIVE from Tahiti ⛵Sailing to French Polynesia! 🌊
What draws sailors to cross vast oceans, leaving behind comfort and certainty for the unknown? Saskia shares her remarkable journey from the Florida Keys to French Polynesia, revealing both the exhilarating freedom and surprising challenges of ...
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Episode 55
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1:25:45
Salty Podcast #54 | ⛵⚓All the Best Anchorages in the Florida Keys 🎙️ Local Knowledge!
Emerald waters, secluded beaches, and tropical breezes await in the Florida Keys—America's own Caribbean paradise. But how can you experience this boater's dream without draining your cruising kitty on expensive marinas? Our expert local guests...
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Season 54
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