Back in early June, I had the opportunity to meet John Herlig, another Boat Radio podcaster, in real life as he chose Boot Key Harbor for his re-entry to the US after cruising the Bahamas, Haiti and Jamaica. Now, John and I had known each other virtually prior to that and we concocted this grand plan to do a joint podcast from the cockpit of his boat.
Well, cruising and plans just don’t mix. Weather windows beat podcasts, you know. John left before we had a chance to enjoy a sundowner in his cockpit.
So the plan changed and we chatted via Skype. I can’t call it an interview, it’s more like sitting in the cockpit as we discuss re-entry to the US after time in slower paced countries, what we missed, what we were glad we had aboard, stuff that had seemed like such good ideas . . . but didn’t pan out, buddy boating . . . or not, and then what John refers to as “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.”
Grab whatever beverage is appropriate for the time of day and join us for this episode of Postcards from Sea. Be sure to check out John’s blog, Ave del Mar, as well as his Instagram feed.
Sorry but it’s only audio — no transcript 🙄
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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