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Offshore Sailing and Cruising with Paul Trammell

Paul Trammell
Sailing
Golden Globe Race
Solo Sailing
Aluminum Boats
Corporate Management
Child Development
High-Latitude Sailing
Bestevaer 36
Education
Wavewalker
Bahamas
Offshore Sailing
Panama
Barnacles
Whales
Glaciers
Iceland
Greenland
Sustainability In Boating
Family Dynamics

Interviews with offshore sailors and those in the industry sharing exciting stories and useful information so we can better enjoy and better prepare for our own adventures.

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Norbert Sedlecek Koch is the founder of Innovation Yachts. In July 2026, he will attempt to sail nonstop unassisted solo around the world passing through all the world's oceans, and becoming the first person to do so. He has already circumnavigated i... more

Etienne Messikommer is an entrant in the 2026 Golden Globe Race. He also won the 2021 Globe 5.80 Transtat. 

We talk about his first boat (which was steel), selecting his GGR boat (a Tradewinds 35), refitting and preparing the boat for the GGR, conv... more

Mark Sinclair is following the Mini Globe Race in his Lello 34, Coconut (the boat he raced in the 2018 GGR). He was in Antigua last time we spoke (in February 2024) and he was in Darwin, Australia when we spoke this time.

We talk about the Mini Glo... more

Gunnar Christensen is an entrant in the 2026 Golden Globe Race. He owns a Hans Christen 34 and is also a professional sailor and skipper of racing sailboats.

We talk about his Baltic 42, a Southerly 42, The Bahamas, the value of a swing-keel, RORC ... more

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Norbert Sedlecek Koch
Founder and manager of Innovation Yachts
Innovation Yachts
Episode: Norbert Sedlecek Koch, Ant Arctic Lab
Etienne Messikommer
Entrant in the 2026 Golden Globe Race and winner of the Globe 5.8 Transtat in 2021
Episode: Etienne Messikommer, Golden Globe 2026 Entrant
Kevin Le Poidevin
Sails an Open 40 and has participated in numerous offshore races
Episode: Kevin Le Poidevin, Sailing an Open 40
Guy DeBoer
Experienced offshore sailor and competitor in numerous sailing races, including the Golden Globe Race.
Episode: Guy DeBoer, Offshore Racing, GGR 2026?
Tom Cunliffe
Famed sailor, author of over 30 sailing-related books, and now a novelist.
Author
Episode: Tom Cunliffe, Sailing and Writing and his new novel Hurricane Force
Jolly Holly
Experienced sailor and creator of Show Me Your Dinghy navigation lights
Show Me Your Dinghy
Episode: Jolly Holly, Show Me Your Dinghy
Daniel Turner
Entrant in the Mini Globe Race and sailing enthusiast
Mini Globe Race
Episode: Daniel Turner 2, Mini Globe Race, Fiji
Deborah Hammett
Author of Young Salt at Sixty and solo sailor who started sailing at the age of sixty.
Episode: Deborah Hammett, Young Salt at Sixty
Niels Nielsen
Sales Associate at Saare Yachts
Saare Yachts
Episode: Niels Nielson, Saare Yachts, also Bahamas Fee Increases, Unrest in Panama

Host

Paul Trammell
Host of Offshore Sailing and Cruising, known for engaging interviews with sailors and industry experts, encouraging insightful discussions about sailing adventures and preparations.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 253 ratings
  • Great pod

    Great sailing podcast, no frills just good info and great interviews!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chssailor52
    United States3 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Love this podcast, Paul interviews the whole spectrum of offshore cruisers. Including the pretentious wankers onboard Helios, which ive just listened too. People like this traveling around the globe, whether on a yacht or not is ruining global travel. Tread lightly in foreign cultures. Never mind paying over the odds for loaves of bread and handing them out for free, you are taking bread away from locals who need it and making the businessesgreedy for foreign currency which affects the local cul... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nickddalton
    New Zealand4 months ago
  • Paul does an outstanding job interviewing interesting guests and sharing his own cruising experiences. I find this both informative and motivating.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Trailz
    8 months ago
  • Whisker pole / reaching strut

    Not sure Simon’s explanation for teaching strut made sense, think he said was used in guy with asymmetric? Can’t see why. He said Vondee boats used them. They use them on the sheet to open slot reaching. Is that how he used it? (Is that legal?)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jackinthebox62
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Enjoyable podcast , regularly in my sailing podcast rotation.

    Interesting, intriguing, informative and genuine!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GamePadBrad
    Australiaa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the varied and engaging guests, who provide personal stories and technical insights into sailing.
There is an emphasis on authentic, un-scripted conversations that resonate well with the audience, making it a preferred choice among sailing enthusiasts.
Many comments highlight the educational aspect of the content, where listeners come away with new knowledge and inspiration for their own sailing journeys.

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#156
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Apple Podcasts
#232
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Talking Points

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Norbert Sedlecek Koch, Ant Arctic Lab
Q: Can you describe your experience in really bad weather while sailing?
Norbert recalls a harrowing experience navigating icy waters and emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting the power of nature.
Norbert Sedlecek Koch, Ant Arctic Lab
Q: What is your motivation behind this long journey?
Norbert doesn't like to repeat himself and feels compelled to push boundaries. He combines races and experiences to create something unprecedented.
Etienne Messikommer, Golden Globe 2026 Entrant
Q: What's your approach to safety while sailing?
He describes his safety protocols, including wearing a tether and life jacket, and the importance of treating safety as a priority.
Etienne Messikommer, Golden Globe 2026 Entrant
Q: What do you fear about sailing around the world in the Golden Globe race?
Etienne acknowledges the importance of fear as it keeps sailors alert and respectful of the ocean's challenges.
Guy DeBoer, Offshore Racing, GGR 2026?
Q: How do you track your sailing and how are you going to deal with sleep apnea?
I am getting a new device implanted to help manage my sleep apnea, which I've struggled with for years.

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1. Norbert Sedlecek Koch
2. Etienne Messikommer
3. Kevin Le Poidevin
4. Guy DeBoer
5. Tom Cunliffe
6. Jolly Holly
7. Daniel Turner
8. Deborah Hammett

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