Tonight we find ourselves in the same hotel I landed at way back in September, the old AT motel that I just can't pass up.  I talk today about the upcoming trip and some of the projects and intentions for the 2024 season.  Enjoy the show! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Merch Line:...

Today's show is all a conversation I had with fellow adventurer Jason Nellis.  Jason hiked the Camino de Santiago back in 2016 and shares his insight and experiences from his trip.  We also get into a bit of family life discussion as I'm always curious about that adventure so many others have taken.  Thanks for listening. Check out Jason's Podcast: The Jason Nellis Show available on all platforms as well as Youtube/Instagram and Facebook Support the Podcast on Patreon:...

Today I wrap up this legendary story of the first Solo Circumnavigation of the Southern Ocean by Vito Dumas.  In this show we start out in New Zealand, sail across the empty Pacific and finally make it to Cape Horn.  Just a great story and one heck of an adventure.  Thanks for listening! Support he Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand...

Today I start something that I have been putting off for way to long, my report on the voyage of Vito Dumas aboard Lehg 2.  Back in 1942, Vito set sail from Argentina to circle the globe on what was dubbed the Impossible Route. This book is amazing and brings me right back to my trip in those terrible waters of the Southern Ocean.  This will be a two part Podcast.  Enjoy and thanks for listning. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Merch Line:...

Today I talk about what happened to end the trip to Puerto Rico aboard the Tyanna 37 that we have been working on for the last week.  I get into the need for a proper survey, getting your eyes on the boat and some other thoughts on the subject.  Hope you enjoy the ranting and raving.  All the best to Ryan and Rory, great to meet you guys and good luck with the future trips! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations via PayPal and...

Today under the threat of Tornado Warnings, Rory and I talk about the upcoming trip and all that we need to do to get ready for some offshore sailing.  We also talk about fishing and some of the river rafting that Rory has done in the past.  I look forward to a few more podcasts over the next few weeks with this adventure. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations to the Show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand ...

Welcome back to the podcast! Today I get into a bit of weather routing and planning for the upcoming trip, a little mental health update and some upcoming info about the year to come.  Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Merch Line:...

This is part 2 of the conversation with Harold Neel. Thanks for listening and enjoy the show! Check out his live streams on Facebook as well as his website: https://haroldneel.com/ For a quick Boat Tour: https://youtu.be/9AjfcQpgBd8 Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Price Reduced Sailing Merch:...

Today we have a two-part podcast, I had the pleasure of coming aboard Harold Neel's wonderful vessel, Cassiopeia 2 when I was in Florida. Harold is a seasoned yachtsman with a wealth of experience and an enthusiasm for life at sea that is rare these days.  He has great stories and even greater dreams for the future.  Check out his live streams on Facebook as well as his website: https://haroldneel.com/ For a quick Boat Tour: https://youtu.be/9AjfcQpgBd8 Support the podcast on Patreon:...

Today I go back in time to one of the big training trips I did way back when I was getting ready to sail around the world. I was eager to test not only the boat but also my mental ability to be out on the sea for a month alone. Enjoy the show and thanks for listening. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations for future adventures: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Sailing...

Somehow this part of the episode with Tiffany got cut off when I uploaded the original podcast. Sorry for the error, but here is the last 30 minutes or so of the podcast with Tiffany.  Thanks for listening and your patience!!

Today I sit down with Tiffany aboard her Westsail 32.  She has owned the boat for 2 years and had a lifetime of experiences so far. Right now, Tiffany is taking on the challenge of a complete rebuild after finding that her boat needs some serious TLC. Her enthusiasm and never quit attitude is inspiring and I can wait to see how the project goes into the future.  Thanks for sharing your time with the show! Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One...

Today I sit down with my new friend, John.  We met at my presentation and quickly found out that he was preparing his Pacific Seacraft for a Caribbean trip this winter, and he was only two slips away from the boat I was living on.  Crazy ow small the yachting community really is!  He started out as fisherman on the Pacific Coast and now has switch power for sail. Thanks for sharing your time and stories, good luck this winter, fair winds and following seas! Support the Podcast on Patreon:...

Today I get back aboard another Westsail 32 for some sail training and a bit of Marina life.  Its nice to be out of the cold for a bit but the weather might cut this trip short.  I also was able to hook into a Presentation at a local yacht club.  Feeling very lucky to have all these experiences right now.  Thanks for listening. Support the Show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo:...

Today I finally put together a conversation I had back when I was on the road this fall.  I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kim, a friend and fellow sailor that is looking ahead to another adventure aboard Prima, a Saber 45.  Her enthusiasm is infectious, and she shares some of the fears and some of the things that draw her back to the ocean.  We also get into what it is like sharing a small space of a boat with a loved one.  Thanks for sharing your time Kim and best of luck!!!  Support...

Today I get into different sailing routes to get your boat down to the islands.  I have joined up with many a boat for this voyage and have taken many different routes to get there, some good and some bad. We are getting into some of the stories from my experiences doing just that, thanks for listening. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/store/sailing-into-oblivion/ One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo:...

Today I sit down with my cousin Nick and talk about the five-week road trip he took out west this fall.  The American road trip has been a path to self-discovery for generations in America.  We get into how his trip went and what it means to shake your life up in search of a little growth.  Thanks for sharing your time and adventures!   Support the podcast o Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations via PayPal and Venmo:...

Today I get into some of the facts and info regarding yacht deliveries and how to get into doing them.  The second part of the show is a compilation of the recordings I made while aboard Prima, the Saber 45 I helped take from Maine to South Carolina.  Enjoy the show and thanks for listening! Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Merch line:...

Today I go over the trip from Maine to Charleston that I have just returned from.  It was a blast on all accounts, great boat, great people and good weather.  I will have the raw recordings from the trip later this week.  Thanks for listening. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo:https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand  https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion Sailing Shirts and Hoodies:...

This conversation took place a week or so ago while I was still on the road doing speaking events.  While in Newport RI, Sven hooked me up with Eric and I headed down to the North Sails Loft to get some insight into the world of "big" boat sailing and sails.  Huge thanks to both Eric and Sven for making this happen.   Support the show with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand...

Today I come to you from the road, the first part of this podcast takes place on Cape Cod and the rest is recorded while driving my way back across this beautiful country.  The audio is affected by the car sounds, but I thought it would be worth putting out into the world.  Thanks for listening and enjoy the show. Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations Via PayPal and Venmo: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand...

It finally happened, Matt and I are in the same place at the same time!  I have wanted to sit for this podcast forever and I'm so glad to have had the pleasure of chatting with Matt aboard his epic research vessel.  Make sure to check out the projects he and his team do at the Ocean Research Project: http://www.oceanresearchproject.org/ Support this podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast One Time Donations toward the next adventure:...

Today I have three days of Podcasts linked together from the grinding to glassing to the bedding of all the parts I removed from Sparrow.  It was a dirty job and a ton of hard work but in the end it all paid off.  Glad to have all these projects sorted out in time for the cold weather to start rolling in.  Thanks for listening. Support the Podcast with Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Donate to the next adventure via PayPal and Venmo:...

Today we have my conversation with John, besides being a fellow sailor, John has been a huge help to me in furthering my speaking career and a mentor in life. John and I have known each other for many years going way back to the Bitter End and I am very grateful to have him sit with me for this show. Support the Podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Merch Line: https://www.bonfire.com/sailing-into-oblivion-one-wave-1/

Today I have a few days of yard work updates, big projects are underway and I wanted to do a few daily updates on the plans and progress.   Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sailingintooblivionpodcast Sailing Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/sailing-into-oblivion-one-wave-1/ Donate to the Boat Work: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/JeromeRand https://account.venmo.com/u/sailingintooblivion