
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 —... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 105 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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A keel leak that grows the harder you sail is the kind of story that rewires how you think about “good boats.” We sit down with James from Sailing Zingaro, a longtime delivery captain a... more
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The romantic version of sailing is easy to sell. The real version is what Suzy and Sput live every day aboard their 1992 Island Packet 44, SV Validated It, as they pause in Tortola in the British Virgin Islands and prepare to push s... more
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Sorry for the music overlap of the audio at 34:40 til 34:57. I inadvertently failed to mute the b-roll video and noticed it after I uploaded it. It last 17 seconds but is a very good song so enjoy!
A 12-year-old on night watch, c... more
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This is an update to Salty Podcast #91. The sea can be glassy at sunrise and still hand you a monster at 10:30 p.m. We’re calling in from two different corners of paradise and chaos as Bill and Catherine share a boots-on-deck updat... more
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The show centers on real-world sailing adventures and cruising life, mixing personal journey stories with practical know-how. Episodes frequently cover long-distance passages, vessel maintenance, engine troubleshooting, weather decisions, and the social fabric of the cruising community, from prepping for crossings to navigating ports and regattas. A hallmark is candid, salt‑air storytelling—often with couples, families, and liveaboard sailors sharing how they funded, planned, and sustained a border‑crossing lifestyle—delivered with a no‑fluff, authentic tone and a strong sense of camaraderie among listeners and guests. The format tends to blend inspirational journeys with hands‑on tips, making it useful for prospective cruisers, sponsors ta... more
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